| UK KC Classification |
Toy |
| Country of Origin |
China |
| Date of Origin |
Antiquity |
| Height |
25 - 28 cm (10 - 11 inches) |
| Weight |
6 - 8 Kgs (14 - 18 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
13 - 15 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Pugs are square, compact dogs. Their coat is short and it can be silver, apricot, fawn or black in colour.
Temperament
Pugs are happy, even tempered dogs.
Suitability
If you are considering a Pug as a pet, consider the following points:
They are suitable for urban living
They are suitable with children
They can suffer from excess heat
They require moderate grooming
They are not easy to obedience train
They usually make good watchdogs
Interesting Facts
Pugs are also known as:
Chinese Pug
Mops
Puggu
Carli
Dutch Bulldog
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