A breed of toy dog that probably originated in China and was introduced
to England near the end of the 17th century by Dutch traders. The Pug
has a short muzzle and a tightly curled tail. It is a squarely built
muscular dog with a large head, prominent dark eyes, and small drooping
ears. At maturity it stands 10 to 13 inches (25.5 to 33 cm) tall at the
withers and weighs about 14 to 18 pounds (6 to 8 kg). Its coat is short
and glossy; colour is given in the breed standard as black or as silver
or apricot fawn with a black line on the back and a black mask on the
face. Typically loyal and alert, the Pug is a valued companion dog.
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