The
pug is a toy dog
with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face and curled tail. The breed has a
fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, although often
black or fawn, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.
Known in ancient China as
lo-sze, pugs as breeding animals may have contributed to the English Bulldog, the modern Pekingese and the King Charles Spaniel.
The breed is often described as multum in parvo, or "much in little", alluding to the pug's remarkable personality, despite its small size. Pugs are strong willed but rarely aggressive, and are suitable for families with children. The majority of the breed is very fond of children and sturdy enough to properly play with them. Depending on their owner's mood, they can be quiet and docile but also vivacious and teasing.
By: Anna Kulakovskaja
