Pronounced:
puhg
Origin of Name:
Theory 1:Derived from the Latin word Pugnus, meaning 'fist'. Theory 2:
A term coined in 1731 as a nickname for a monkey or a dog. Theory 3:
A variation of the word 'puck', a mischievous fairy in the works of Shakespeare's
Alternative Names:Chinese pug, Dutch bulldog, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Mop, Carlin
Ancient Names: Foo, Fu dog, Lo-Chafing-See, Lo- Chafing and Pia dog
Family:
Mastiff
Breed Group:
AKC, FCI, KC and CKC Toy
Date of Recognition:
AKC 1885, FCI 1966
Height, Males:
12-14 inches (30-36 cm)
Height, Females:
10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Weight, Male and Female, AKC: 14 to 18 pounds (6.35 to 8.16 kg)
Weight, Male and Female, CKC, KC, FCI: 6.3 kg to 8.1 kg (13.88 to 17.85 lbs.)
The Pug is the largest of all of the toy breed dogs. Although top expected weight is 18 pounds, this can be exceeded. Be sure you are following proper feeding guidelines if your dog is under or overweight.(
See: Weight)
Life Expectancy:
12-15 years (
See: Life Span)
Litter Size:
4-6
Origin:
Asia
Date of Origin:
400 BC
Purpose:
Indoor Companion dog
Breed Qualities:
Loyal, animated, playful, closely bonds with humans, amusing noise maker, heavy shedder
Popularity:
Consistently in the top 8 most owned toy breeds, U.S.,Canada and UK
Intelligence:
#57
Maturity Rate:
Adult at 1 year mark (
See: Age Chart)