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Brent McCoy
The Pug (sometimes called the "Chinese Pug", "Dutch Mastiff" or "Dutch Bulldog") is one of the largest toy dogs that features a short-muzzled face, big eyes, curly tail and a glossy coat that is sometimes pure black but most often fawn with a black face mask. The breed can be traced back to around 400BC in China, and they were first raised for the key goal of being companion dogs for Chinese royalty. A number of their more distinct characteristics are their adorable appearance, adaptability, charm and playful temperament - which help make the Pug one of the most popular of all breeds for families, retirees and apartment dwellers as well as the occasional competitor in agility or obedience. The Pug is recognized for their pleasant, charming and dignified character. They are generally very friendly with strangers and attempts to make everyone their new best friend, which can make them unsuitable as a guard dog. The Pug is also accepted to be moderately intelligent - ranking 57th in comparison with other dogs based on their capacity to learn obedience commands. They are additionally recognized to be great with kids and can become good playmates - which means they are highly suitable as a family pet. The Pug is very compatible with other animals such as cats, rabbits, birds and other dogs. Grooming the Pug is a fairly simple mission. They require a minimal level of brushing only when necessary with regular cleaning around the face. The Pug doesn't need a yard and is relatively inactive while inside, so they can be very suitable for living in an apartment just as long as they are walked on a regular basis. They can be uncomfortable in both hot and cold environments and will prefer to remain inside in an air-conditioned environment for most of the time. The Pug could make the ideal dog breed for families, retirees, apartment dwellers and other fun-loving owners. They are well-suited for anybody that is ready to commit to a minimal level of grooming and allow time to provide them with basic obedience training at an early age in addition to take them for short walks each day when it's cool and grant a very high sum of companionship and devotion. Although they might be a bit inappropriate for a guard dog or in extreme climates, if you are able to meet their need for human interaction, careful feeding and a comfortable living environment in terms of temperature then the Pug can make the ultimate dog breed for you.
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