Pug

For other uses, see Pug (disambiguation).

Pug
A fawn-colored pug, the most common coloring
OriginChina[1]
Kennel club standards
China Kennel Union standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Pug is a breed of dog with the physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. An ancient breed, with roots dating back to 400 B.C.,[2] they have a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, most often fawn (light brown) or black, and a compact, square body with well developed and thick muscles all over the body.

Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the sixteenth century and were popularized in Western Europe by the House of Orange of the Netherlands, and the House of Stuart.[3] In the United Kingdom, in the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria developed a passion for Pugs which she passed on to other members of the royal family.

Pugs are known for being sociable and gentle companion dogs.[4] The American Kennel Club describes the breed's personality as "even-tempered and charming".[5] Pugs remain popular into the twenty-first century, with some famous celebrity owners. The dogs are susceptible to various health problems due to their bred traits.[6]

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  2. ^ "Pug: Description, Weight, Temperament, & Facts". Encyclopædia Britannica. 23 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
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  4. ^ September Morn (2010). Our Best Friends: The Pug. Pittsburgh: ElDorado Ink. pp. 11, 14–15. ISBN 978-1-932904-71-0. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
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  6. ^ O'Neill, Dan G.; Sahota, Jaya; Brodbelt, Dave C.; Church, David B.; Packer, Rowena M.A.; Pegram, Camilla (18 May 2022). "Health of Pug dogs in the UK: disorder predispositions and protections". Canine Medicine and Genetics. 9 (1): 4. doi:10.1186/s40575-022-00117-6. ISSN 2662-9380. PMC 9115981. PMID 35581668.