The pug has a small, stocky, muscular build and is one of the ancient breeds, originated in China around 400 B.C. šØš³ The Chinese Emperors treated them to the royal life of luxury - they were provided their own mini palaces with guards. Ā
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Pugs were later brought from China to Europe in the 16th Century, and became the official dog of Hollandās royal House of Orange when a pug named Pompey saved the life of the Prince William of Orange in 1592.
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Some people used this Latin expression āMultum in Parvoā, meaning āmuch in littleā to refer to Pugās personalities crammed into a small body as they are expressive, funny, loyal, sweet, charming and playful.
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Did you know a group of pugs is called a grumble? š¾
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