Pug

Mops

Pug – side view — Photo: Dale Leschnitzer from Los Alamos, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0, source

Pug – head — Photo: Michael Mackail( Mjd34 at en.wikipedia ), CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Pug – front view — Photo: Mlucero99, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of origin	China
Category	Small
Height at withers	25–28 cm
Weight	6–8 kg
Life span	12–14 years

Recognition features

Wrinkled face and short flat muzzle
Curled tail, compact stocky build
Fawn or black with a black mask

Purpose

An ancient Chinese companion dog, later popular at European courts; motto ´multum in parvo´.

History

An ancient Chinese breed brought to Europe by Dutch traders in the 16th century. The Kennel Club recognised it in 1873.

Coat

Short, smooth, glossy coat; fawn or black.

Similar breeds

French Bulldog · Compare
English Bulldog · Compare
Boston Terrier · Compare
Pekingese · Compare

Learn to recognise this breed and many more

In the Dogtice quiz you practise breeds on photos and see the differences between look-alike breeds. This breed is also in the demo quiz.

Try the demo quizComing soon to Google Play

The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard. Report a photo or rights.