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The Pug: Quite A Dignified Little Fellow

The Pug is undoubtedly a very old breed, derives his name from a Greek word which
but from where they came is a bit forms the root of the Latin pugnus, a
confusing. Authorities differ very much fist, as his profile closely resembles a
in their opinions of the exact origin of man's hand when tightly clenched.
the Pug. Some Pug authorities' feel they However, this definition is one of
were brought from Holland many years ago question. Others think his name is more
having been imported there from the Cape likely to have arisen from a study of the
of Good Hope, and later brought to countenance as well as general appearance
England. Others say they came from of the animal. His jet black muzzle or
Muscovy. Many writers say they are a mask is also called "Carlin," from the
cross between the English Bulldog and resemblance to a harlequin who was famous
small Dane. There were dogs resembling in France at one time in history. The
the Pug we know today in the Buddhist breed was known in France previously as
monasteries in Tibet before 400 BC. They "dogmus" and "roquets." Many wealthy
were also seen in Japan and Europe families owned and celebrated their Pugs
becoming the favorite of royal courts in especially as "parlour pets." When the
those countries. The Pug became popular owner sat for a portrait, the Pug sat in
in Holland around the mid-1500's. Other a prominent place in the foreground. The
important positions of the Pug throughout Pug has a stately look about him which
history were: - The Pug became the seems to state his feelings of dignity
official dog of the House of Orange in and how well they know their importance.
Holland in 1572. It has been said this They are generally affectionate, yet with
occurred after a Pug saved the life of a jealous streak of their mistress if she
William, Prince of Orange. Apparently the gives attention to others in the doggy
Pug was instrumental in giving the Prince community. He is easy going otherwise and
an alarm at the approach of the Spaniards good tempered. The Pug is clever and can
at Hermingny. - The Pug was an important be comically mischievous having an
pet of Josephine, wife of Napoleon in out-going personality. Do not feed your
1790. One fact remains that were not Pug excessively. They seem to have a
heard of in England until about the time tendency to overeat if allowed and become
of William III, at which time, they overweight, which is not healthy for any
became great favourites among the breed of dog. The general appearance of
aristocracy. They were pampered and the Pug is a large-headed, smooth-coated,
petted. During the lifetime of the great square built and cobby shape standing
painter Hogarth the Pug's popularity in with an air of importance and dignity.
the Flemish provinces was well documented Eyes of a Pug are usually dark and large.
by his pictures. The Pug is seen in many Pug have a short, square muzzle,
of his famous pictures. Two strains in therefore, they are not too happy in hot,
England known as the Willoughby and the cold or humid weather. Don't leave them
Morrison in the years of 1840 and 1850 outside or closed in cars in the summer
were well known. The Willoughby strain or winter months. Grooming the Pug is
was named after Lady Willoughby de fairly easy. They have a smooth, slick
Eresby, a Pug fancier who obtained a dog hair coat that is easily combed and
from Vienna, formerly the property of a brushed. You won't find any mats and
Hungarian Countess. In 1864 he was mated tangles on these guys! Some common
to a female imported from Holland of diseases and disorders of the Pug might
correct fawn color with black mask and be: - Hip dysplasia; - Patellar Luxation;
trace but without brindle. From this - Entropion; - Demodectic mange; - Heat
union the celebrated Willoughby Pug with stroke due to the short muzzle; - Pug
its "saddle mark" or "wide trace," found encephalitis. The Pug is also prone to
its origin. The Morrison strain was of obesity, as mentioned above, arthritis
richer color and without much black and heart disease. The Pug makes a good
marking, also a larger type and pet companion to the young and old,
supposedly a lineal descendant of the children and teenagers. This article is
stock owned by Queen Charlotte. The Pug FREE to publish with the resource box.




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