Pug

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The Pug originates from Asia, almost certainly China where they were bred down from Mastiffs to make a lap dog.  Traders from the Dutch East India Company brought him back to Europe in the 16th century where he was greatly admired and became a favourite of the Dutch Royalty.  The Pug's virtues of good-temper and affinity for people meant that he became popular with children and was known in The Netherlands as the "nursery dog" because he was so trustworthy.

They became popular throughout the Courts of Europe, Henry II of France, Marie Antoinette and the Empress Josephine all keeping them.  When William of Orange, ascended the British throne in 1689 he brought Pugs with him from his native Holland and it is believed they were used to create the shortened up-tilted foreface of the King Charles Spaniel.  The Pug was extremely popular with British Royalty, Queen Charlotte, consort of George III kept them, Queen Victoria was given a fawn dog, Bully, by Prince Albert and the exiled Duke and Duchess of Windsor owned twelve Pugs during their years in France.

Until 1877 there were only fawn dogs but in that year a black Pug was imported and now silver and apricot are permitted colours, too.  His fine short coat is easy to keep looking good, though as with all dogs with wrinkle care must be taken to keep the wrinkle on the face clean and dry.

The Pug is a solid little dog, square and cobby with good bone and muscle; he should weigh no more than 8.1kg and is generally no more than 11" tall.  Although dignified he has a very happy and lively nature and can play the fool as well as any other dog.  Even-tempered and happy he makes a sweet companion for the whole family. 

Click here to read the Pug Breed Standard. 

Pug Breeders

Golbourne Pugs

Kennel Club Accredited Breeder based in Blackpool, Lancashire. Contact Ken Morgan-Stanley on 01253 298052/07761 335185 or through the Golbourne website

Click on the image of the Pug for a slideshow of the Golbourne dogs, or go direct to the website to see the Golbourne Pugs.

Pug Breed Clubs

• PUG DOG CLUB
• SCOTTISH PUG DOG CLUB. Sec. Mrs Munday. Tel No: 01988 850237
• WALES & WEST OF ENGLAND PUG DOG CLUB. Sec. Mr R John. Tel No: 01656 842292

Pug Rescue and Rehoming

Pug Dog Welfare Association

Mrs S Smith, Secretary, Aston, Sheffield   0114 287 4245
Mr E Herold, Treasurer, Brighton   01273 600375
Mrs A Mount, Buckden, Huntingdon   01480 810805
Miss E W McCreath, Purley, Surrey   020 8660 2955
Mrs E Tullett, East Dean, East Sussex   01323423249
Mrs S Welch, Lingfield, Surrey   01342 892061

Wales and West of England Pug Dog Club Rescue

Mrs M Lord   Dyfed   01437 563671
Mrs I M Peace   South Glamorgan   01446 751060
Mrs J John, Secretary    Mid Glamorgan     01656 842292
Mrs M Lee     Devon 01822 855337

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