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