Truly an active and playful family companion, the Pug is a small dog. It is a compact and cheerful family member. The breed is very attentive and sharp. They love to entertain the family, keep them laughing and enjoying with their naughty tricks. They are family dogs and are much suited for indoors activities, therefore, ideal for apartment life. They behave extraordinarily gentle with children and other pet animals. They are sometimes curious of strangers, whereas mostly welcome the strangers enthusiastically and instantly make them friend. Besides its size, they are hard and tough structured dog. Principally, the Pugs are family companion and are able to handle a variety of situations

The Pugs are compact in size with healthy build. They hold the features of large dog in the short square-proportioned body. Pug has strong, cheerful and lively gait with a very slight notable roll due to its hindquarters. They appear very balmy and graceful with wrinkles on forehead. Coat of the breed is smooth and fine with short length. Expression is very tricky, alert and elegant.

The Pugs are believed to be from Asia and are the oldest breed. In Victorian times the breed got fame at its extreme in 19th century. It was travelled across the world in its early times. The breed is distinguished being historic and has connections with monarchy, royalty and imperials. The dog is only family pet and had been used as family companion. The Pugs remain pets of Tibetan monasteries, family companion of French and British royalties. They own the title of official dog of the House of Orange in Holland. The dog is also owned by Prince William II and famous for saving His life by alerting him about the presence of approaching Spaniards in 1572 at Hermingny. Napoleon’s wife Josephine had a Pug and was bonded extremely strong, that she accompanied the Pug in her bridal room on wedding day. Napoleon denied allowing the dog to sleep with them, Josephine told him that she will also not sleep if Pug is not allowed. Josephine used the same dog to send classified messages to her husband when she was sent to prison also. British soldiers found some Pugs and Pekingese dogs in Chinese Imperial Palace and brought to England in 1860 when British took over China palace. The Pug was registered with American Kennel Club in 1885. The dog is currently used as family companion, a low level watchdog and entertainer.

Temperament

High spirited, amusing, and jokey little Pug is playful family companion. This compact dog is zippy, cheerful and lively. They are familiar to house held environments and suit exactly as they are the part of the family. They make the people attracted and interested towards them, forces them to laugh and cheer up.