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