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Additional information (Wiki):
The stern expression of the Pug belies
its true sense of fun. Pugs are sociable
dogs, and usually stubborn about certain
things, but they are playful, charming,
clever and are known to succeed in dog
obedience skills. They rank 57th in
Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs,
being of fair working/obedience
intelligence. Pugs are often referred to
as the comedians of the dog world. Pugs
are sensitive to the tone of a human
voice, so harsh punishment is generally
unnecessary. While Pugs usually get
along well with other dogs and pets,
they generally prefer the company of
humans and require a great deal of human
attention; they may become slightly
anxious or agitated if their owner
ignores them or does not play with them.
In general, they are very attentive dogs,
always at their owner's feet, in their
lap, or following them from room to room.
While most Pugs appearing in eighteenth
century prints tended to be long and
lean, modern breed preferences are for a
square, cobby body, a compact form, a
deep chest, and well-developed muscle.
Breeding preference goes to "button"
Pugs. The legs are very strong, straight,
of moderate length, and are set well
under. The shoulders are moderately laid
back. The pasterns are strong, neither
steep nor down. The feet are neither so
long as the foot of the hare, nor so
round as that of the cat; well split-up
toes, and the nails black. Dewclaws are
generally removed. The lower teeth
normally protrude further than their
upper, meeting in an under-bite.
The Pug is a small breed of dog with a
wrinkly, short muzzled face . The word "pug"
may have come from the Old English pugg
or "puge", which were affectionate terms
for a playful little devil or monkey.
Pug puppies are often called puglets.
The breed is often summarized as multum
in parvo ("much in little"), describing
the Pug's remarkable personality despite
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