Pug

The Chinese passion for short faced, small breeds might well have been responsible for the development of the Pug. It is thought that traders from the Dutch East India Company took dogs of this type from China back to the Netherlands in the 16th Century where they became very popular in court circles. When William of Orange succeeded to the English throne, his Pugs came with him and gained the attention of the aristocracy. Soon the breed gained popularity in court circles. In the 21st century he has maintained his popularity as a companion breed as a result of his great personality. He is the most substantial of the Toy breeds earning the descriptor ‘multum in parvo’ – a lot of dog in a small frame!

Size: Small
Exercise: Up to 1 hour per day
Size of home: Flat/ Apartment
Grooming: Once a week
Coat length: Short
Sheds: Yes
Lifespan: Over 10 years
Vulnerable native breed: No
Town or country: Either
Size of garden: Small/ medium garden