iDog Breed Number: CB196
Breed OntologyId: DBO:0000196
Original: China
Personality:
Energy Level: Somewhat Active; Pugs are not exactly natural athletes, but they do have strong legs and endless curiosity—exercise both regularly
Good With Children: Better with Supervision
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Seasonal
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 25.4-33 cm
Weight: 6.4-8.2 kg
Life Expectancy: 13-15 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Pug
from AKC
Other Name: Chinese pug; Dutch bulldog; Dutch mastiff; Mini mastiff; Mops; Carlin
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atopy | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Cataract | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Demodicosis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Entropion | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Facial fold dermatitis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Hemivertebra | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | Most Important | OMIA: | |
| Legg-Perthes disease | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| Spina bifida | may be inherited | OMIA: | |
| brachycephalic syndrome | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Meningitis | have an increased incidence | OMIA: | |
| Sick sinus syndrome | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)