Pug

:This article is about the dog breed. For other meanings of Pug, see Pug (disambiguation).

Temperament

The Pug is a very sociable dog, as well as being quite stubborn. It even has its own motto: Multum in parvo (a lot of dog in a little space). The Pug is popular as a housepet as it is easy to groom, although it sheds substantially more than other dogs of similar size. Pugs are true "lap dogs". They require regular exercise. Some pugs will walk for an hour or more. It is important, however, to make sure they do not overheat. They are also compatible with most children and other animals. They can have problems with small children, as the children may poke the Pug's eyes.

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They are not noted for high achievement in obedience competitions, although, like all dog breeds, they are intelligent and learn quickly in the right environment. According to the book The Intelligence of Dogs, they are only fair in their ability to learn new commands and to obey commands the first time; however, there is much debate about how to accurately measure dog intelligence.

Related Topics:
Obedience competition - The Intelligence of Dogs - Dog intelligence

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