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Pug Facts Life Expectancy: 13 years Size: 18-22in Noise: Fairly Quiet Common Health Problems: Eye and upper respiratory problems, rare cases of hip dysplasia Breed Recognized By: AKC, CKC, FCI, KC Alternate Names: Carlin, Chinese Pug, Mops, Puggu Friendliness | Friendly to adults, strangers, children, and small animals | Grooming | Low maintenance | Energy | Minimal, daily play around the house | Trainability | Fairly easy to train | Although Pugs originated in the Far East, the breed as we know it today was developed in the Netherlands and Britain. Pugs were created as companion animals and were prized by royalty and the upper classes. Famous historical Pug owners include Marie Antoinette, Josephine Bonaparte, and Queen Victoria. Despite their grimacing faces, Pugs are very happy dogs that enjoy play and human company. Pugs were bred as companion animals, and, as such, they do well in busy family households. Pugs tolerate strangers coming and going from their homes and can be taught to live peaceably with other small animals. However, Pugs enjoy human company the most and become anxious if their owners don’t pay them enough attention. Pugs have short, smooth coats that come in silver, apricot, fawn, or black. Pugs are very easy to groom, requiring only occasional brushing. Pugs, while playful, are low-energy dogs that do not require dedicated time to exercise. Most Pugs will get all the exercise they need running after their owners whom they will follow from room to room. The Pug’s cheerful personality and low maintenance coat and exercise needs make it an ideal pet for an elderly person or a busy family. However, Pugs should not be left home alone for hours at a time. These sensitive little dogs adore their owners and suffer when parted from them.
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