| The Pug is known as the Carlin in France, | | | | environments. |
| Mopshond in the Netherlands, Mops in Germany | | | | |
| and Chinese Pug or sometimes the Dutch Pug in | | | | The Pug is affectionate, ready to please and |
| Great Britain. So how did he come about with | | | | sensitive. The Pug can provide hours of |
| a name of the "Pug?" The name Pug may have | | | | entertainment for its owner with many comical |
| come about from the shape of the dog's head | | | | antics. He is sensitive to the moods of its |
| or the name refers to the dog's resemblance | | | | owner. They are trustworthy, loyal and |
| to a marmoset or monkey. | | | | socialize easily with other pets. The Pug can |
| | | | exhibit a jealous streak if not given enough |
| The Pug was developed as a pet and | | | | attention and may even pout. He is extremely |
| entertainer. His clownish face and happy | | | | trainable. |
| demeanor wins friends just about everywhere | | | | |
| he goes. The little Pug is an ancient | | | | The Pug's coat is short, lies flat, and |
| Oriental breed and was probably first | | | | requires regular brushing and combing to |
| developed in Tibetan monasteries prior to the | | | | control shedding, which can be a lot. A |
| first century A.D. He resembles the Pekingese | | | | rubber slicker brush is effective in removing |
| and other Oriental breeds. The Pug was seen | | | | loose hair and a grooming glove is often |
| in Japan in early years as well. Some claim | | | | used. |
| the Pug originated from Mastiff stock. This | | | | |
| is not a proven fact and is doubted by many | | | | The Pug's coat is fine, smooth, soft, short |
| because several other toy breeds with large | | | | and glossy. It is neither harsh nor woolly. |
| heads and curled tails came from the Orient. | | | | The colors are usually fawn or black. They |
| It is more probable that the Pug was carried | | | | have a black mask, ears and facial wrinkles. |
| from China by Holland's trading ships and on | | | | The nails should be black. |
| into the Netherlands where he became the | | | | |
| Clown Prince of many European courts in the | | | | The Pug is easy to maintain. It only needs |
| sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. | | | | regular brushing. The overnose wrinkle and |
| | | | ears should be checked daily and kept clean. |
| The Pug is said to be a wonderful companion. | | | | If a sore develops, a vet should be |
| He fits in nicely with young families if the | | | | consulted. Special attention should be given |
| small kids are well informed about handling | | | | to the Pug's eyes. The eyes should be kept |
| small dogs. The Pug makes a good companion to | | | | clear and a vet consulted if not clear. The |
| the elderly and is sufficiently active enough | | | | older Pug's eyes are particularly vulnerable |
| for young adult as well. | | | | and occasionally require eye drops. |
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| Pugs love to run and play. A backyard is | | | | You will need a brush or a grooming glove, a |
| usually enough space for their exercise. They | | | | selection of combs is useful. Brush the coat |
| enjoy leashed walks and make good hiking | | | | daily. Bathe in a suitable natural-ingredient |
| partners in cool weather or shady | | | | shampoo and rinse well. |