Companionship
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Dog
Pug
Companion / Toy
Origin: China
Life Span: 12–15 yrs
Size
Small
Grooming
Low–Medium
Drooling
Moderate
Quick Facts
Size
Small
Height
Male: 25–30
Female: 25–30
Female: 25–30
Weight
Male: 6.3–8.1
Female: 6.3–8.1
Female: 6.3–8.1
Life Span
12–15 yrs
Coat
Short, smooth double coat
Colours
Fawn, Silver Fawn, Apricot, Black
About the Breed
Affectionate and playful, the Pug is well suited to indoor companionship but requires careful heat and exercise management.
Care & Lifestyle
Grooming
Low–MediumBrush 2–3× weekly; clean facial folds; routine nails, ears and teeth
Exercise & Activity
20–40 min/day; cool periods only
Climate
Warm — Heat SensitiveRecommended: 18–28°C
Ideal Pet Parent
Apartment parents, indoor households, lower-activity families