Pug Puppies

The Orient undoubtedly gave the world this philosophical little fellow, but when - it appears to be impossible to say. The dogs resembling the modern Pug were known in China as "Foo" or "Fu" dogs as early as several hundred years before the Christian era.

However, there is no doubt that the Pug breed also appeared in Russia and France at an early date. Originating in China, this handsome toy dog became very popular in England. In 1882, the first British Pug-dog club was formed and is still active. One of the first breeders of Pugs in the United States was Dr. M.H. Cryer who imported his Pugs from England. The American Kennel Club accepted the breed in 1885 and after that the popularity of Pugs grew.

The ancient Pug and the modern Pug are easily recognizable as a breed. There is probably no any other breed of dog whose fundamental characteristics have remained as constant over an unknown number of centuries as that of the Pug. However, the Pug of today shows marked improvement in simmetry of body due to selective breeding.

At one time the ears of the Pug were cropped, but today the Pug has his beautiful black, velvety soft ears left just as nature intended. One cannot ask for a more accomodating companion than a Pug. He should be protected from extremes of heat and cold.