There are many dogs in the world, but few are as unique as the pug.  By taking the time to read all about this animal, one will realize the many  benefits of owning this very unique creature.  Making the right decision when choosing a new pet is important for both owners and pet, so take the  time to become knowledgeable about the pug dog.  In the long run, it will be beneficial to all.  The pug, sometimes also called the Chinese pug, is a dog that just about anyone would recognize if shown a picture or  introduced to one.  To some it is not the cutest dog, but as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  In this case,  millions of people around the world have found the company of a pug to be rewarding.  It is stated in ancient Chinese documents, that short-nosed dogs existed in China at the time of Confucius, at around  700 BC. After the days sport, the bigger dogs followed the master's chariot, while the small and short-nosed dogs  where carried in the carts.  Treasures, like pearls, jade, rare animals were considered imperial property. One emperor, Ling To (168-190  AD) liked them so much, that he gave these small dogs rank, the females received the same rank as his wives. He  ordered that these small dogs are to be guarded by soldiers and fed only the best meat and rice. If anyone attempted to   steal one of these dogs, he or she would be sentenced to death.  The original name for the short-haired pug was lo Chiang-sze and was shortened later to the word lo-sze.  During the Dynasty of Yuan (1206-1333 AD), it was customary to parade all the emperor's animals in front of  his guests. Right after the lions, "golden-coated nimble dogs" were presented. This might have been the time  that these dogs were introduced to Europe.   At 1572, William the Silent (the King of Holland) was at war with Spain. One night he was awakened by one  of his Pugs (he took his Pugs with him, wherever he went) just in time to avoid being assassinated.  Finally,  an official record proving how important we pugs are to people! At 1688, the pug became the official dog of  the Dutch royalty - the House of Orange. As Prince William traveled from Holland to England, to ascend his  throne, his Pugs attended the ceremony wearing orange ribbons.  At around 1736, the Pug was the secret symbol of "The Order of the Pug" (Mopsorden), a order led by the  Grand Master of the Freemasons.  Josephine, before her marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, had a pug named Fortune. When they got married in 1796, Napoleon supposedly refused to  let the Pug come up to their marriage bed at night. The Pug then reportedly bit the general in the leg and Josephine announced that if the dog would  not stay in the bed then neither would she. From then on Napoleon shared his bed with a Pug and Josephine.  The Pug spread out all over Europe, after the Civil War also in America.  "Whoever said you can't buy happiness obviously never bought a Pug". "A house is not a home without a Pug... or two... or three..." "We long for an affection ignorant of our faults.  God has accorded this to us in the Pug". "Pugs are like potato chips. You can't have just one" HOME     DAMS     SIRES     PUPPIES     ABOUT     GUARANTEE     LINKS Copyright © 2011 TaylorsPugs.com - All Rights Reserved Puggle puppies are one of the byproducts of a new philosophy in the world of dog breeding.  Dog hybrids, also sometimes referred to as  crossbreeds, or "designer dogs", are dogs born of two different breeds of parent dog.  These mixes, rather than being happenstance, are instead  carefully calculated to obtain certain specific characteristics in the offspring of the parent dogs.  Puggles are, by far, one of the most sought after designer dogs.  A mix of Pug and Beagle, Puggles are  very affectionate, loyal little clowns that are widely known to be great with children and adults alike.  These  are the primary reasons the breed was created.  Despite being highly energetic, a Puggle puppy is also a  great lap dog.  They do well in apartments despite being lively and slightly hyper.  Critics will argue that,  every time you cross two breeds, there are no guarantees as to how the puppy will turn out.  Balderdash!   Puggles have some distinct characteristics, and the fact is that they absolutely turn out as consistent as  the puppies of any other breed.  A Puggle puppy is short-haired, with a wrinkly face, and body.  They have a short nose, and a slender,  stocky body, like beagles.  Puggles average about 25 pounds, and stand, on average, 15 inches (38.1 cm)  at the shoulder.  They are medium shedders, so people who have allergies should keep this in mind. One  of the biggest benefits of a Puggle is the fact that their noses are not as short, or flat, as a Pug's, so they  do much better in hot weather, and have less breathing problems.  Like other designer dogs, Puggles are not yet recognized by the American Kennel Club, or any other major purebred organization, but they  eventually will be, and are accepted in some dog shows.  Because of continuous issues, a new organization called the American Canine Hybrid Club  was recently created.  Aimed at designer dog owners, it will register mixed dogs for a fee with, what we consider,  no true benefit.  As pets, puggle puppies have the mild mannered yet playful "lap dog" qualities often associated with pugs, mixed  with the more energetic tendencies typical of the hunting qualities of a beagle.  A cheerful clown who loves to play  but then quickly tires for a short nap, puggle puppies are mid-sized dogs that make excellent house pets, and  many puggle owners testify to their winning personality as one of their strongest points.  They get along  wonderfully with children, who usually adore the pet's lap dog qualities; at the same time, the pups are always  ready for a wrestling match or tug of war.  Puggles playful disposition, and eagerness to be social, makes them easier to train than some dogs, a trait they  share the Beagle.  They retain the friendly, laid-back disposition of both breeds, but while their size makes them  perfect for apartments, they need a bit more exercise and attention than some traditional apartment dogs (pugs  included).  Like most dogs, puggle puppies also bark, and vary widely as to how often they bark. Some may  partially inherit the baying of beagles, a mix of a baying hound and the cooing of a pigeon.  That said, their barking is much more easy to deal with  than most beagles, and many puggle puppies are barely vocal at all.  TOP OF PAGE mrpugman@taylorspugs.com