Hello ladies and gents this is the Viking telling you that today we are talking about
PUGS
The Pug is a breed of dog originally from China, with physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colours, most often fawn (light brown) or black, and a compact, square body with well-developed and thick muscles all over the body.
They can live up to 12-15 years so a long commitment to such a tiny dog. According to Stanley Coren's Dog Intelligence Ranking, the Pug is the #57 Most Intelligent Dog
Breed. This places them in the “Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence” category, along with other dogs such as the French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Saint Bernard, and Italian Greyhound. Playful and adaptable, Pugs make excellent companions for children. These energetic and sturdy little dogs make ideal family pets and their small size means they are a good choice for families with younger children.
However, there is growing concern over the serious health issues of Pugs stemming from the breed’s flat face, bulging eyes, wrinkled skin and tendency towards obesity, sadly all characteristics which are often considered ‘cute’ by the public. While there is growing awareness of these severe health problems in Pugs, until now, the full scale of the health crisis in Pugs has not been fully understood.
Things to be aware of are:
- Narrowed nostrils (x 51.3)
- Eye ulceration (x 13.0)
- Skinfold infections (x 11.0)
- Ear discharge (x 9.6)
- Allergic skin disorder (x 5.9)
- Demodectic mange (x 5.6)
- Retained baby teeth (x 4.3)
- Obesity (x 3.4)
But from Kelly Osbourne, Paris Hilton, Chris Pratt, Johnathan Ross to Rob Zombie, Hugh Laurie, Gerard Butler and The Duke and Duchess of Windsor. All own such a cute little fluffy friends.
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