The Pug is a happy and cheerful little fellow that gets along with just about anyone

Pugs are little dogs with a wrinkly, short muzzled face, bulbous eyes, small folded ears, and curly piggy tails that snort like hogs. The Pug is well described by the phrase "multum in parvo" which means "a lot of dog in a small space." The Pug is a happy and cheerful little fellow that gets along with just about anyone. Pug aficionados swear that they are the best dogs in the world. Pugs are often referred to as the comedians of the dog world. A popular companion dog, the pug also excels in the show ring. AKC registered this breed in 1885.



They are small, compact, and sturdy dogs with a muscular build. Male dogs are typically 12-14 inches (30-36 cm) tall and they weigh 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg). Female dogs are usually about 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) tall and weigh about 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg). The coat is short and glossy, neither hard nor woolly. Their fine, glossy coats can be fawn, apricot, silver, black or apricot-fawn, with black markings on the face and ears. The legs are very strong, straight, of moderate length, and are set well under. Strong, straight legs give Pug dogs a distinctive jaunty gait that in ways resembles a waddle.