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Knowing Your Pug
INFORMATIVE
Tags: pugs, breeds, history, family pets
Pugs make great family pets and have the longest history of any known breed of dog. Here are some more facts about this loved animal. What do you know?
| | Short and stocky body |
| | Oldest breed- originated in Asia before 400BC |
| | Loved by many royal familiess- saved Prince of Holland by alerting him of approaching Spaniards |
| | Make wonderful watchdogs |
| | Not an aggressive dog- affectionate and loving towards all |
| | Loves attention from company and will display jealous emotions if their loved ones ignore them |
| | Intelligent and train easily, but they have short attention spans |
| | Need exercise (a few walks a day) or they will become overweight |
| | 12-14 in. tall and 20 ibs. |
| | Live about 15 years |
| | Have skin problems and breathing problems |
| | Sensitive to cold and hot temperatures and have allergies |
| | Coat colors include fawn, apricot, silver and black, although their muzzles are always black |
| | Easy to groom, only require brushing a few times a week |
| | Grunt and snore in sleep |
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