| Pugs are an adorable breed of dog that make perfect | | | | is completely black. Its tail is straight at birth and curls |
| house pets. Their heavily wrinkled round, flat faces | | | | as the pup grows up. |
| characterize these dogs. Pugs are classified as toy | | | | Although they might seem small and frail, Pug puppies |
| dogs by the American Kennel Club and are the largest | | | | are extremely active. They require a lot of exercise to |
| breed in the category. | | | | stay fit and enjoy running around. Owing to their size, |
| Pugs originated in China in about 700 BC. They were | | | | they tend to tire easily and sleep for hours on end. In |
| not bred as a guard dog but as a human companion. | | | | spite of their active nature, Pug puppies are rarely |
| The breed comes in four colors, namely black, fawn, | | | | destructive. Owners usually do not have to worry |
| silver and apricot. All Pugs have their tail curled up | | | | about the safety of household appliances and furniture. |
| tightly over their hip. | | | | Pugs mature and stabilize as they grow up. As the |
| It is said that all puppies are adorable, but Pug puppies | | | | breed is known to be stubborn, one must start training |
| have a charm of their own. These pups are born in a | | | | early to get a positive result. While training a Pug |
| litter of about 2 to 5 pups. At birth, a Pug puppy is no | | | | puppy, one should be patient as they get easily bored |
| bigger than a large mouse and hence will need extra | | | | by repetitive training sessions. Pugs are sensitive dogs |
| care and attention. Pug mothers tend to care well for | | | | and therefore harsh punishment should be avoided |
| their litter. When born, Pug puppies are distinctly | | | | during training. |
| different from their parents. Their color tends to be | | | | The puppy should be given its time and space to grow |
| different at birth and changes over time. A very | | | | and learn the rules of its home. When fully matured, |
| common example is that of a fawn Pug, which at birth | | | | Pugs make a great family pet. |