Pug   

This is a toy dog of the masstiff type which is thought to have originated in the Far East, probably in China. It was first seen in Europe, and well in Holland, where it was very fashionable during the reign  of William III and it was from there that the fawn variety of Pug was introduced to Britain in the early part of the nineteenth century. The black variety was not imported until much later around 1886. The blue variety of the Pug has a British origin, the first puppies being bred from black parents by Miss Grace Bellamy at her Ingledene kennel in the early 1900s. In common with the Spitz dogs and the Tibetan Mastiff the Pug has a curly tail. Well acertain amount of speculation has taken place regarding the origin of this breed, which would seem to have come from the Orient. He long ago made his mark in Britain, and was very and very poular with royalty and the aristocracy. These dayd he has a following in all walks of life.  A Dignified dog, very intelligent, good natured and sociable. He is robust and selfreliant, with a great character and personality. An adaptable companion for both young and old, and one who integrates himself very closely with a family life. He can talk with his eyes, has his mischievous moments, and usually lives to ripe old age.

General Appearance*        Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean, leggy Pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable. and olso decideely square cobby, it is* multum in parvo* shown in compactness of form, well knit proportions and hardnes of muscle.

Characteristics*      Great charm, dignity and intelligence.

Temperament*   This is an even tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm, dignity,and an outgoing, loving disposition.

Eyes*   Dark very large globular in shape, soft and solicitous in expression, and very lustrous and, when excited, full of fire,

Ears*  Thin, small, soft like black velvet. Two kinds, Rose ear  small drop ear which folds over and back to reveal the burr. Button ear - ear flap folding forward, tip lying close to skull to cover opening. Preference given to latter.

Mouth*  Slightly undershot, Wry mouth, teeth or tongue showing all highly undesirable. Wide lower jaw with incisors almost in a straight line.

Neck* The neck is slightly arched, It is strong, Thick, and with enough length to carry the head proudly. The short back is level from the withers to the high tail set. The body is short and cobby, wide in chest ans well ribbed up. The tail is curled as tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.He will carry his head proudly.

ForeQuarters* The legs are very strong, straight of moderate length, and are set well under.The elbows should be directly under the withers when viewed from the side. The shoulders are moderately laid back. The pasterns are strong, neither steep nor down. The feet are neither steep nor down. The feet are niether so long as the foot of the hair, nor so sound as that of a cat, well split up toes, and the nails black. Dewclaws are generally removed. Olso the shoulders well sloped.

Body*  Short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed. Topline level niether roached nor dipping.

HindQuarters*  The strong and powerful hindquarters have moderate bend of stifle and short hocks perpendicular to the ground. The legs are parallel when viewed from behind. The hindqarters are in balance with the forquarters. The thighs and buttocks are full and muscular. Feet as in front. The legs must be of moderate length, with a good turn of stifle, well under body, straight and parallel when viewed from rear.

Feet*  Neither so long as the foot of the hair,nor so round as that of a cat, well split uo toes, the nails must be black.

Tail*  Twist High - set, curled as tightly as possible over hip. Double curl highly desirable.

Gait and Movement*  Viewed from the frond, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing no weakness in the pattern, the paws landing square with the central toes straight ahead. The rear action should be very strong and free through hocks and stifles. with no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs should vollow in linewith the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft. A slight roll of the hindquarters typifies the gait, which should be free. self - assured, and jaunty. Olso using forelegs strongly putting them very well forward with hindlegs and than moving freely and using stifles well. A slight rool of the hindquarters typifies naturelly gait.

Coat*

Colour*  Colors are silver, apricot - fawn, or black. The silver or apricot - fawn colors should be decided so as to make the contrast between the color and the trace and the mask. So each dearly defined, to make the contrasts complete betweencolour, trace black line extending from occiput to twist and mask. Markings clearly defined. Muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks, thumb mark or diamond on forehead and trace as the black as possible.

Size*  Proportion substance, the pug should be multum in parvo, and this consideration if the word can be used, is shown by compactness of form, well - knit proportions, and hardness of developed muscle. Weight from 14 to 18 pounds ( dog or bitch ) is desirable. Proportion swuare. And the Ideal weight is -6.3-8. 1 kgs (14-18 Ibs).

Markings* The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on the cheeks, thumb mark or diamond on forhead and the back trace should be as black as possible. The mask should be very black. The more intense and well defined it is the better. The trace is black line extending from the occiput to the tail.

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

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

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