Pug
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Origin: China
Colour: Grey, Tan or Black
Lifespan: 13 to14 years
Pugs combine confidence with a friendly, industrious and sociable.
Owner's Guide
Independent, wilful and resolute, Pugs are forceful and determined. Distinctive and endearing, they are loyal, playful companions.
Originally bred: to be a companion.
Special characteristics
Alert and playful, the Pug enjoys company.
Exercise requirements
Low. Stocky but can move fast.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, loyal
Children: puppies and adults may be injured by boisterous children
Other pets: good
Strangers friendly
Unfamiliar dogs: friendly
Perfect owner
Affectionate, gentle owner who will enjoy this friendly, independent little character.
This dog's bulbous eyes are prone to injury. Its shortened nose can make breathing difficult, and it is likely to snore.
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