Other names : Carlin. Mops.
Native country : Great Britain
History
The Pug is a very ancient breed believed to be from China and thought to have the same origins as the Tibetan Mastiff. He arrived in Europe via Holland in the sixteenth century and was developed in England during the seventeenth century. The British created two varieties—the fawn-coated Morisson Pug and the black-and-coffee-brown Willoughby Pug. These two varieties became one in 1866, and the breed was crossed with small spaniels to produce the now extinct Alicante Dog. In the eighteenth century, Pugs were brought to France, where Marie Antoinette and later Joséphine de Beauharnais (the first wife of Napoleon I) kept them as pets. The Pug is named so because of his stubby nose. He is known in Germany as the Mops (from the German word meaning «to grumble») and in France as the Carlin (after the eighteenth-century Italian actor Carlo «Carlino» Bertinazzi, who wore a black mask when playing the part of Harlequin). After a period of decline, and later of notoriety thanks to the Duke of Windsor, the breed is gaining popularity again.
Description
Affectionate, intelligent, and gentle, this little lap dog is a good-natured pet but can be exclusive and touchy. He does not tolerate children well. The rambunctious Pug puppy becomes a calm, poised adult. He seldom barks and is not a watchdog, despite being reserved toward strangers. He needs firm, very early training.
Advice
He is perfectly suited to apartment life. Not being very athletic, short walks suffice. He hates being left alone or separated from his owner. He should be kept out of intense heat since, like all brachycephalic dogs, he is susceptible to respiratory blockage. His eyes are sensitive to dust and need regular checking, as do the wrinkles on his face. He must be brushed twice or three times a week.
Function
Pet.
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