All About the Pug

By OwnedByPugs.com

June 8th, 2004

The Pug is a small but robust dog about 25 - 28 cm tall and with an average weight of 15 to 25 lbs. They are said to have been bred to be royal companions.

The Pug is a very sociable dog. They are extremely smart and terribly stubborn. Their appearance is characterized by a flat, wrinkled face, compact body, and curled tail. Pugs have only two basic color variations: fawn with a black mask and ears and entirely black.

Within the fawn grouping there are several different subtypes such as "silver fawn" or "apricot fawn".

Pugs have gained recognition over the years for their appearances in movies such as Milo & Otis and Men in Black. In addition, celebrities such as Maura Tierney and Carol Kane have appeared in TV and print ads with their pugs.