Name Pug
Other names Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff, Mops, Carlin
Origin China
Breed Group Toy (AKC:1885)Companion breeds (UKC)
Size Small
Type Purebred
Life span 12-15 years
Temperament AffectionateCheerfulCourageousGentleIntelligentFriendlyOut-GoingPlayfulLoyal
Height Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm)Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Weight Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg)Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)
Colors BlackFawn
Litter Size 2-4 puppies

The Pug is a breed of dog with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn or black, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.

Breed Characteristics ( points out of 5 )
Adaptability 5
Apartment Friendly 5
Barking Tendencies 4
Cat Friendly 5
Child Friendly- This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.
Dog Friendly 5
Exercise Needs 1
Health Issues 5
Hypoallergenic: No
Intelligence 4
Playfulness 3
Stranger Friendly 5
Trainability- Training will be difficult, which might not be suitable for a first time dog owner. Patience and perseverance are required to adequately train it. Professional obedience schools can also be helpful.
Watchdog Ability 2