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Pug
The Pug (Chinese Pug,
Mops,
Puggu,
Carlin,
Dutch Bulldog,
Mini Mastiff) is a small breed of dog with a wrinkly, short muzzled face. The word "pug" may have come from the Old English pugg or "puge", which were affectionate terms for a playful little devil or monkey. Pug puppies are often called puglets.
The stern expression of the Pug belies its true sense of fun. Pugs are sociable dogs, and usually stubborn about certain things, but they are playful, charming, clever and are known to succeed in dog obedience skills. Pugs are often referred to as the comedians of the dog world. Pugs are sensitive to the tone of a human voice, so harsh punishment is generally unnecessary. While Pugs usually get along well with other dogs and pets, they generally prefer the company of humans and require a great deal of human attention; they may become slightly anxious or agitated if their owner ignores them or doesn't play with them. In general, they are very attentive dogs, always at their owner's feet, in their lap, or following them from room to room.
Pugs living a mostly sedentary life can be prone to obesity, though this is avoidable with regular exercise and a healthy diet. Pugs are susceptible to eye injuries such as puncture wounds and scratched corneas because their large expressive eyes are not protected by a prominent skeletal brow ridge. Pugs also have compact breathing passageways, leaving many unable to breathe properly or regulate their temperature through evaporation from the tongue. These complications can lead to accelerated injury or death should they be left in hot locations where cooling cannot properly take place such as cars on hot days or in outdoor conditions in temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27°C).
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