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American Lo-Sze Pugg

History

The earliest evidence of short-nosed dogs in ancient China included mention of "short-mouthed" animals by Confucius in 551 B.C. Records from the 1st century A. D. refer to "Pai" which appears to mean "a short-legged and short-headed dog whose place was under the table". In the dictionary of Chinese characters commissioned by Emperor Kang Hsi around 950 A. D., references to "dogs with short legs" and "dogs with a short head" are included. These animals were exclusively kept by members of high royalty. Breeding of these dogs were permitted only within the Imperial Palaces and any person found in unlawful possession of one met with executionIllustrations of these dogs can be found in stylized drawings, scrolls and other Chinese art. It appears that by the 1300's three types of small dog were favored. First was the Fu-Lin, remarkably similar to the breed we know today as the Pekingese. Second was the Shoku-Ken, thought to be the ancestor of the Japanese Chin. Third was the Lo-Sze (low-tsu), progenitor of the modern pug, sharing many characteristics of the Pekingese except that its coat was short and the tail was without feathering. (note* old Chinese Carving) The color of the Lo-Sze varied with most being party-colored while some were completely white. The Chinese had often interbred these dogs, resulting in both short and long haird and as well as variously colored pups in the same litter. During the latter part of the 1500's and early 1600's China began trading with European countries such as Portugal, Spain, Holland and England. The three types of pug dogs returned from the Orient with these traders. By the beginning of the 1800's, the breeding of these small dogs outside their native home became more standardized as a breed, with favor toward the longer legged fawn and black pug we know today. This allowed the genetic traits of the Lo-Sze, among others, to be slowly lost. England held the first exhibition of the Chinese Pug as a standardized breed in 1861. during the same period long haird and spotted puppies were still in the same litter with their short coated Pug siblings. In 1989 Rebecca Manns began researching the history of todays Chinese Pugs. She learned how their colorful, short-legged ancestors were allowed to be lost in favor of the taller fawn and black animals. Finding it a pity that the original royal Lo-Sze was changed to suit another countries liking, she began to construct the Lo-Sze of ancient China. In 1998 Rebecca coined the name American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) Dog and the first dogs were registered with the International Rare Breed Dog Club. Rebecca is now in the process of registering her dogs with the Animal Research Foundation . They are working very closely with her and costomising all paperwork to meet her special needs and that of her dogs.As small as they are. American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) Dog have all the love to give that a larger dog does, but they're more compact, as well as easy to lift and transport. Because they are affectionate and lapsize they are hits as therapy dogs. These little guys are often the choice for people in apartments. People who want more than one dog might choose this breed. They also tend to be sociable and tolerant of other pets such as cats and birds. The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) Dog are winsome little clowns ready at all times to be your families jester and are truly enchanting companions of ancient lineage.

General Appearance A toy dog, intelligent, alert, sturdy with a thick-set body, showing boldness and self-esteem.

Head: Should not look large for the size of the dog but should show a broadness, skull should be wide and flat between the ears, wide between the eyes.

Eyes: Large, round overly protruding eyes are considered a fault, any color.

Stop: Deep.

Nose: Should be wide with open nostrils, any color.

Temperament : A sensitive and intelligent dog whose only purpose is to serve man as a companion. Responsive and affectionate with those he knows and loves but can be reserved with strangers, when not properly socialized, taking time to warm up to them.

Ears: Set rather high on head, drop and rose type are both permitted, drop ears should fall mid-eye level to just below.

Muzzle: Very short and broad, not overshot or pointed, nose wrinkle is preferred.

Jaw and Bite: Chin must be undershot with upward sweep. The incisors of the lower jaw must protrude over the upper incisors, and the lower jaw should be rather broad and strong. Neither teeth nor tongue should show when mouth is closed. A wry mouth is considered a fault. Incisors should be in a straight row, not bunched and tilted.

Shape of body: Rather long, broad chest, level topline, stocky.

Neck: Rather short and moderately thick.

Tail: Set high and carried up over the back, resting on either side, in a full or loose curl.

Forelegs: Moderately short with good bone substance, set moderately wide apart. Curved.

Hindlegs: May be slightly lighter in bone substance than forelegs but firm and well shaped.

Feet: Large, flat, not round. Forefeet slightly out.

Coat: Short, soft, and smooth with an undercoat.

Color: All colors and patterns.

Weight: 7 to 14 lb.

Gait: Strong and free.

FAULTS ** Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.

NOTE *** Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.