Interesting Facts about PUGS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Pugs
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Pugs, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Pugs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Pugs originated in China and was originally bred as lapdogs

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Pugs: A small compact smooth-coated ancient breed of Asian origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle.
- Jessica Alba has two pug dogs named Nancy and Sid
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Pugs range from 14 - 18 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 10 - 12 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Pugs and Nicknames: Mops and Carlins
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Pugs: The coat is normally smooth, short and glossy and comes in a range of colors including silver, apricot, fawn or black
Fact 7 - Life of Pugs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 14 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pugs is the Toy dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Pugs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Pugs suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pugs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Eye conditions
- - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
- - Epilepsy
Fact 12 - Pugs were bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese Emperors during the Shang dynasty
Fact 13 - Breeding Pugs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pugs

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