A Pug is a toy dog breed with a wrinkly face and medium-small body. Pug dogs are one of the most popular breeds in America.

Pugs have been called the clowns of the dog world and were bred for one purpose, to be companion animals to humans. Pugs are playful, affectionate and intelligent dogs that crave human love and attention.

The origin of the wrinkle-faced breed is in ancient China, though those animals looked quite different from the pugs of today. Their ancestors are described in books dating back to 600 BC, and were called "short mouthed" dogs. Pugs were known to be within the household of William III and Mary II when they ascended to the throne of Great Britain in 1688.

Pugs in the United States are classified as a Toy Breed, even though they are usually the largest of all the Toys, weighing 14-18 pounds. Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby.

Whether you live in an apartment, or a castle, the compact, adorable breed known as the Pug makes an excellent companion!