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