Pug
Small dog breeds
Origin: | China |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 10-11 inches (25-28 cm) |
Weight: | 6-8 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 12-15 years |
Japanese Site: | Pug |
Overview
Pug to be considered before 400 BC , that it has its origins in China , was the favorite pet of the monks of Tibet . Over the Europe along with the sailors of the East India Company , had been loved as ( auspicious animal ) mascot orange house in the Netherlands in the 16th century . According to the allegedly , by reporting the approach of the invaders of Spain to Prince William in the Netherlands , pug that saved the life of a prince , became the pet of approved Oranje home. The tomb of King William , portrait of the king accompanied by pug has been carved . Some of the servant for William II is to take position of the king , even pug that was included . There are also these things , pug became a dog -loving upper-class . It is said of Napoleon Josephine woman also had to favor the pug . Popularity waned as it seems popular pug has increased in Europe during the late 1700s , but this dog species , and even if not to extinction in the 19th century . But then , from being imported into the United States , the number of pug went steadily increasing . Means " fist " in Latin is a pug , I was named after the place where the head is similar to the fist . You can snort or grunt singing as a pig , pug or snoring when sleeping .
Characteristics
Length is short, muscles well developed, black mask and chest wide. And wrinkles are due to the forehead. Eye in the dark, I have a big round friendly expression. Court have dense short, tail is wrapped around the double hard firm.
Temperament
Naughty gay. The congregating play happily at any time for people and pets. You learn things you early, but is convenient, because there is a high place of pride, it's meet the instruction of the owner, it is only when it is easy for pug.
Color
Black Silver Apricot phone phone
How to Care & How to Train
Hair loss is so severe, 2 times a week brushing at least, is carried out as necessary shampoo. Stop must not not clean and dry at all times, it is necessary to wash every other day eye. Be careful because there is that you eat too much food.
Exercise
Compared to the toy dog other, it requires a motion most. The days of hot weather, it is necessary to observe whether it is normal tone of breathing.
Disease to be careful
Skin disease, femoral head necrosis, pug encephalitis, eye disease, respiratory infection, heat stroke, skin diseases, excessively long soft palate, nasal stenosis, patellar luxation, entropion disease, hip dysplasia
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Epilepsy
Inspection want to
Ophthalmologic examination