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Pugs

"Lost Souls: FOUND! InspiringStories About Pugs"

Excerpt: After foster Fanny busted through the kitchen baby gate, I found her upstairs in the bedroom with a shredded a box of tissues littering the rug. I was furious and determined to kick her out for this and previous antics, but the rescue politely asked me to hold her one more day, as they thought they had a family for her. Upstairs as I cleaned the mess, I realized it wasn’t actually tissues at all. Fanny had peed on the rug and tried to dig to China to cover it. What I thought were tissues were actually white shreds of carpeting that were dug up from the bottom of my purple rug! Although I was really ticked, I must admit the ridiculousness of it all made me laugh. Knowing her imminent return to the rescue approached, Fanny started her "please don't give me back, I love you," routine by approaching me and putting her head on my shoulder. My heart melted and I decided to let her stay…forever. -Rose Van Der Velden

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About Pugs:

• May have originated in Asia
• Possiblly related to the Pekingese but there are many theories
• Small and stocky with a pushed in face and long tail
• Usually 10-14 inches tall and 10-20 lbs.

Why People Love Pugs:

• Easy to groom
• Good apartment dogs
• Good watch dogs
• Not yappy
• Social, playful and clever
• Easy to train

Why Pugs Can Be Challenging:

• Can be stubborn
• Tend to bark alot
• Heavy shedder (seasonally)
• Tend to snore and snort
• Sensitive to hot and cold weather
• Can exhibit guarding behavior in absence of strong leadership
• Health problems include allergies, obesity, skin conditions

Other Facts and Tips About Pugs:

• The AKC recognizes fawn, apricot, silver and black colors
• The name "Pug" may have come from the Old English "puge" which means playful ittle devil or monkey
• Known as comedians
• Almost all pugs are delivered by C-section
• One of the oldest breeds of dogs
• Long life expectancy (12-15 years)
• The litter size is usually 3-5 puppies
• AKC group: Toy

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