Puginese

Puginese History

The Pug is a toy-sized, short-haired, flat-faced, wrinkled-nosed, and square-proportioned breed ofdog. The Pug descends from the ancient Chinese “lion-dog”, and is one of the oldest and most popular breeds of pet dog. The Pug is descended from the now-extinct Pekingese, which was the inspiration for Admiral Zheng He’s “Pug Dogs of Foochow”, which, during the late Ming dynasty, were brought to the Iberian Peninsula. The Romans, too, had a dog called Pugnaces, from whence the Latin pugnucius. The Portuguese had a name for the “Dog of China”: Peixe-da-Cina, and the Arabic name for it was, as in Modern Hebrew, פוגניס. The Pug’s massive head, stocky build and big square ears are reminiscent of a wrinkly-skinned human infant. The wrinkles, short nose, and erect, round tail give the Pug a clownish expression.

Puginese Physical Characteristics

The Pug is a small, medium-to-large sized breed that typically stands between 10 and 13 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs between 15 and 18.5 pounds. They have a unique head shape that resembles a flattened muzzle and they have a wrinkly, shorthaired, fawn colored, or fawn and black coloring. They have large, dark eyes and round, erect ears. Their nose and paw pads are black and they have big, wide, flat feet. They have a shallow chest, a sloping back, and an athletic build. They are affectionate, playful, and lively. The Pug is a friendly, happy-go-lucky, and outgoing companion.

Puginese Health

Description of breed health.

Puginese Temperament and Behaviour

The Puginese is a lively, determined, and cheerful breed of dog. They are often described as playful, joyful, and sociable. They are very intelligent and are easy to train, and will usually do well in competitions. The are protective of their families, but can get along with other dogs and household animals.

Puginese Activity Requirements

Puginese dogs are small, short-legged dogs that were bred to be companion animals. They were originally used as companions for Chinese Emperors. While they are not the most physically active breed of dog, they do still enjoy a daily walk or some play time. They are generally not high-energy, but they do enjoy being active and spending time with their owners. Puginese are well suited to apartment living and make great therapy dogs. They are intelligent, loyal, and affectionate. This makes them great companions, but they also need regular exercise to keep them healthy and happy.

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