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