The Pug is a type of dog with distinctive physical features of a wrinkled, short-muzz face, and a curved tail. This breed has fine, shiny feathers that come in a variety of colors, most often yellowish or black brown, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.
Pugs were brought from China to Europe in the sixteenth century and were popularized in Western Europe by the House of Orange of Netherlands, and the House of Stuart. In England, in the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria developed a passion for pugs that were forwarded to other members of the Royal family.
Pugs is known as a friendly companion dog and soft. The American Kennel Club describes the personality of the breed as "grumpy and charming". Pugs remained popular in the twenty-first century, with some famous celebrity owners. A Best rated pug at Show at the World Dog Show in 2004.
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Description
Physical Characteristics
While the pugs depicted in eighteenth-century prints tend to be long and slender, the modern preference of breeds is for the square cobby body, compact shape, deep chest, and well-developed muscles. Their coat is smooth and shiny can be a yellowish brown, fawn apricot, silver chocolate, or black. The signs are clearly defined, and there is a black line trail extending from the nape to the tail. The tail usually shrinks strongly above the hips.
Pugs have two different forms for their ears, "roses" and "buttons". The "rose" ear is smaller than the standard "button" ear, and is folded with the front edge on the side of the head. Breeding Preferences goes to ear style "button".
The legs of pugs are strong, straight, medium length, and well fitted below. Their shoulders are quite relaxed. Their ankles are strong, their legs are small, their toes are well split, and their nails are black. The lower teeth usually stand out farther than their tops, resulting in a lower bite.
Temperament
This breed is often described by the Latin phrase multum in parvo , or "many in a few" or "many dogs in a small space", alluding to Pug's extraordinary and charming personality, albeit small in size. Pugs have a strong but rarely aggressive desire, and are suitable for families with children. The majority of breeds are very fond of children and strong enough to play with them. Depending on the mood of the owner, they can be calm and tame but also vibrant and seductive. Pugs tend to be intuitive and sensitive to the mood of the owner and are usually eager to please them. Pugs love to play and thrive on human companionship. They also tend to have snoozy properties and spend a lot of siesta time. Pugs are often called "shadows" because they follow their owners around and want to stay close to the actions, desires of attention and affection from their owners.
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History
Chinese origins
In ancient times, Pugs grew up to be friends to the ruling family in China. Pet pugs are highly prized by the Chinese Emperor, and royal dogs are kept in luxury and guarded by soldiers. Pug then spread to other parts of Asia. In Tibet, Buddhist monks keep Pugs as pets in their monasteries. This breed has maintained its devotion to its owners since ancient times.
Early history of breed Pug has not been recorded in detail; However, it is widely believed that this breed originated in the East. China is the earliest known source for breeding. Similar dogs were popular in the Imperial palace during the Song Dynasty.
the 16th and 17th centuries
Pugs were popular in European courts, and reportedly became the official Dog House of Orange in 1572 after Pug named Pompey saved the life of Prince Orange by reminding him of the assassins approach.
Pug traveled with William III and Mary II when they left the Netherlands to accept the throne of England in 1688. During this period, Pug may have been raised with the old King Charles spaniel type, giving King Charles Spaniel his modern Pug characteristic..
This breed eventually became popular in other European countries as well. Pugs are painted by Goya in Spain, and in Italy they ride in front with private carriages, wearing jackets and pantaloons that match the driver's coat. They are used by the military to track animals and humans, and are also employed as guard dogs.
18th century to this day
The English painter, William Hogarth, is the loyal owner of the Pugs series. His 1745 self-portrait, now in the Tate Gallery of London, includes his Pug, Trump. Pug is also famous in Italy. In 1789, a Mrs. Piozzi wrote in her journal, "Little Pugs or Dutch masters have left London for Padua, I understand that every train I meet here has a Pug in it." The popularity of Pug continued to spread in France during the eighteenth century. Before his marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, Josà ©  © phine told Pug Fortune to bring hidden messages to his family when he was detained in Les Carmes prison, for being alone was entitled to visit.
In the nineteenth century England, the breed developed under the protection of Queen Victoria. His pugs, which he raised himself, included Olga, Pedro, Minka, Fatima and Venus. Her involvement with dogs generally helped found the Kennel Club, formed in 1873. Queen Victoria loves the color of apricot and yellowish brown. Queen Victoria's passion for Pugs was passed on to many other members of the royal family, including her grandson, King George V and her son King Edward VIII. Many are responding to the image of the generation of anti-functionalism and small size during this period.
In paintings and engravings of the 18th and 19th centuries, Pugs usually appear with legs and noses longer than today, and sometimes with cut ears. The appearance of a modern Pug may change after 1860 when a new wave of Pugs is imported directly from China. These pugs have shorter legs and a modern-style Pug nose. The British nobleman Lady Brassey is credited with making fashionable black Pugs after he brought some back from China in 1886. The ear pruning was made illegal in 1895.
Pugs arrived in the United States during the nineteenth century and soon entered the family home and the show ring. The American Kennel Club recognized this breed in 1885. Pug Dog Club of America was founded in 1931 and recognized by the American Kennel Club in the same year. In 1981, Pandemon Woodchuck Favorites Dhandys won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in the United States, the only Pug to win there since the show began in 1877. World Champion, or Best of the Show at the World Dog Show 2004 held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Pug named Masterpiece Double D Cinoblu .
Health issues
Because Pugs do not have a longer snout and prominent skeletal eyebrow protrusions, they are prone to eye injuries such as proptosis, scratched cornea, and painful entropion. They also have dense respiratory tract, leaving a lot of difficulty breathing or can not regulate their temperature efficiently through the evaporation of the tongue by panting. The normal body temperature of Pug is between 101Ã, Â ° F (38Ã, Â ° C) and 102Ã, Â ° F (39Ã, Â ° C). If this temperature rises to 105 ° F (41 ° C), oxygen demand is greatly improved and immediate cooling is required. If the body temperature reaches 108Ã, Â ° F (42Ã, Â ° C), organ failure may occur. Their respiratory problems can be exacerbated by traveling pressure in air cargo, which may involve high temperatures. After the deaths of Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds, some airlines banned their transport in cargo or imposed a seasonal ban.
Most live pugs can remain susceptible to obesity, although this can be avoided with regular exercise and a healthy diet. The average lifespan of Pugs is 11 years, which is in line with other breeds of the same size.
General conditions
Pugs, like other short muzzle breeds, have an elongated appetite. When excited, they tend to "reverse sneeze" which causes them to quickly (and apparently painfully) gasp and grunt. The animal name for this is pharyngeal vomiting reflex and this is caused by fluid or debris caught under the ceiling and irritation of the throat or restrict breathing. Reversing the sneezing episodes is usually harmless, and massaging the dog's throat or closing his nose to make breathing through his mouth can often shorten the suitability of sneezing.
Some pugs are also born with stenotic nares that can also inhibit their breathing. In serious cases, pinching nostrils make breathing more difficult to breed and put additional pressure on the larynx. In some cases, the dog can get out of the blocked airways. If this happens, one should ask the veterinarian whether surgery is necessary or not to modify the respiratory tract.
Eye prolapse is a common problem among Pugs and other brachycephalic breeds (see Brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome) and may be caused by head or neck trauma, or even by the owner using a tight rope rather than a harness. While the eye can usually be pushed back to its socket by the owner or by the veterinarian, veterinary attention is usually recommended. If prolapse occurs regularly, Pug may require surgery.
Pugs have many wrinkles on their face, so the owner will often clean the inside of the folds to avoid irritation and infection. If this is not done, the dog may develop a condition known as skin fold dermatitis.
The abnormal formation of the pelvic socket, known as hip dysplasia, affects nearly 64% of Pugs in a survey conducted by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals; the second worst-ranking breed affected by this condition of 157 breeds tested.
Pugs are one of the few races that are more vulnerable than other dogs to demodectic mange, also known as "demodex". This condition is caused when parasitic mites, often present in dog skin without causing symptoms, are allowed to do damage because their host has a weak immune system. This is a problem for many young Pugs, although it is usually not the main one, and is easy to treat, but some are very susceptible and present with a systemic form of the condition. This vulnerability is considered genetic and the breeder will avoid producing puppies from adults who have this condition. In 2008, an investigative documentary film conducted by the BBC found significant inbreeding between the pedigree dogs, with a study by Imperial College, London, showing that 10,000 Pugs in the UK are so based that their gene pool is equivalent to only 50 individuals.
Serious issues
Pugs can suffer from necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME), also known as Pug dog encephalitis (PDE), inflammation of the brain and meninges. NME also occurs in other small dogs, such as the Yorkshire Terrier, Maltese, and Chihuahua. There is no known cure for NME, which is believed to be a hereditary disease. Dogs usually die or have to be put to sleep within the first few months, which, in those susceptible to this condition, are usually between six months and seven years.
These breeds, along with other brachycephalic dogs (eg, boxer, bulldogs), are also susceptible to hemivertebrae. The curved tail of the English bulldog is an example of hemivertebrae, but when it occurs not in the coccygeal vertebra but in other areas of the spine, it can cause paralysis. This condition occurs when two parts of the spinal cord do not coalesce properly while the young Pug is still growing, producing an irregular spinal cavity that can suppress the spinal cord.
The depiction of historical pugs
In popular culture
This breed became an icon in India, as it was featured as a mascot in a series of Vodafone (previously Hutchison Essar) ad commercials directed by Prakash Varma. The little dog that is primarily featured in the ad is Cheeka. The advertising campaign was followed by an increase in popularity of pugs in India, and sales of pugs more than doubled in a few months, with the price of pugs rising sharply. Several other ads also appeared in the following months, inspired by the idea of ​​dogs following boys.
See also
- Molosser
- Companion dog
- Dog Lap
- Pug Order
References
External links
- Pugs in Curlie (based on DMOZ)
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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