<\/span><\/h2>\n10 Fun Facts about Pugs<\/b><\/p>\n\n- They were bred to be lap dogs. What is this?<\/li>\n
- They are meant to have wrinkles.<\/li>\n
- They’re very connected to royalty.<\/li>\n
- They’re one of the oldest dog breeds.<\/li>\n
- They come in different colors.<\/li>\n
- They were the symbol for a Secret Society.<\/li>\n
- Napoleon’s wife had a loyal pug.<\/li>\n
- They’re on the big screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/span>What animal did pugs evolve from?<\/span><\/h2>\nThree types of flat-faced dogs were bred by the Chinese: The Lion dog, the Pekingese, and the Lo-sze, also known as the ancient Pug.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is it true that pugs are always in pain?<\/span><\/h2>\nA number of different musculoskeletal problems have been reported in Pugs. While it may seem overwhelming, each condition can be diagnosed and treated to prevent undue pain and suffering.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Is it cruel to get a pug?<\/span><\/h2>\nPugs’ short-faced ‘brachycephalic’ characteristics did not evolve naturally, and are instead the result of selective breeding. This facial structure puts them at high risk for a range of health conditions, including breathing, eye and skin disorders.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>How much do pugs suffer?<\/span><\/h2>\nA recent study published in the Veterinary Record journal found that one in three suffer walking difficulties. Their squashed faces cause their breathing problems and their bulging eyes leave them prone to eye ulcers.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Why are pugs not good?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhile Pugs are very sweet dogs and can make great pets, they are also a severely brachycephalic (flat-faced) breed. Pugs are in a group of breeds classed as ‘Category Three’ by The Kennel Club. This is the highest category of health concerns due to their physical conformation (the way they look).<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Are pugs royalty dogs?<\/span><\/h2>\nPugs were bred to be the companions of royalty. They originated in the Far East and can be traced back to the first century B.C. They were considered a royal dog in China, owned by aristocrats and bestowed as precious gifts rather than sold to rulers in foreign countries.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>What royalty had pugs?<\/span><\/h2>\nPugs were a favourite breed of Queen Victoria, and she owned as many as 38 during her reign.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/span>Why are pugs treated like royalty?<\/span><\/h2>\nHistory of the Pug With origins reaching back to Imperial China, pugs have been treated like royalty for centuries. Rather off-puttingly they were so favoured by Chinese emperors they sometimes ranked as more important than their wives. After China and Europe began trading, pugs made the leap to the Continent.<\/b><\/p>\n