Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Pug - More Than a Pretty Face

Short stubby legs, a deep, broad chest, bulging eyes, a black mask, a blunt "pug" face with overlapping folds of skin, a fine, shiny coat of short fur and a cute little spiral tail.

These are what a Pug a Pug.

What may sound unflattering as his description, the pug is more than for his at-first "unique" appearance with a very endearing personality. Pugs make wonderful furry friends, with a breed that is sturdy enough, but take care not to aggressivelyChildren.

And who can the Pug's cute furry tail resist a spiral, its button nose and a lovely, yapping "woh-woh-woh" bark?

Apparently, this little bundle of dog joy captured the hearts of many, some notable figures in history. Tracing its origins as far back as 400 BC in China, was bred the pug to play the role of the loyal dog cohort. They were called "Lo-Chiang-Sze" or "Foo" and were used as guardian dogs.

Excessive stone effigies of these dogscan still be found guarding temple entrances. Pugs were favored companions of Confucius and the royal courts of several dynasties in China. They quickly spread to Tibet, held mainly by Buddhist monks, then on to Japan and Europe.

In Europe, the pug won popularity after by traders and crew of the Dutch East India Company in the late 16th and 17 Century introduced. A Pug, Pompey, saved the Prince of Orange by barking at an assassin and foiling the attempt on his life. PugsThen there were enshrined as the official dog of the Dutch House of Orange.

Another famous pug were famous wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Josephine.

"Fortune" was the only one who could visit the Josephine, when she was imprisoned at Les Carmes prison, and carried concealed messages to her family.

Pugs were a favorite of Queen Victoria, so that the breed flourished under their rule. Your commitment to the dogs also helped to establish the Kennel Club in1873rd

Today, the pug is granted as a popular and much loved breed. Usually fawn, apricot, silver or black in color, Pugs albinism is rare in a white coat or that comes only from breeding. But to get the color you choose pug, you can certainly expect a lot of fun times with one of the most charming companion dogs you alive!

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