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The Pug is a dog of intermediate size: approximately 30 cm with an average weight from 6 to 10 kg. There exist various colors of coat: sand and black. The origin of the black pug would be different from that of the pug sand.

It is an ideal dog for young children, for whom it will always have energy

The pug will never complain when you or your children cherish it or take it in your arms

It is necessary to keep an eye on its muzzle to make sure that it remains clean and dry.

It can be necessary to clean the eyes regularly, because the pug is sensitive to the accumulation of dust.

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Pugs are consistently in the top 20 most popular dog breeds each year as determined by the American Kennel Club

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The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo ("much in little"), describing the pug's remarkable personality despite its sma

The pug is a "toy" (very small) breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo ("much in little"), referring to the pug's personality and small size. Known in ancient China as lo-sze, they may have been responsible for both the modern Pekingese and King Charles spaniel. They have Chinese origins, but were popularized in Western Europe by the House of Orange of the Netherlands and the House of Stuart of England, Ireland and Scotland.

They can suffer from a variety of health issues, including overheating, obesity, pharyngeal reflex and two fatal conditions which are necrotizing meningoencephalitis and hemivertebrae. In addition, care must be taken by their owner to clean their ears, and the folds of skin on their face.

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