Vital Stats
Height: 10 to 14 inches at shoulder
Weight: 14 to 18 pounds
Coat: short and smooth
Life span: 12 to 15 years
Summary
Pugs often are described as a lot of dog in a small space.
These sturdy, compact dogs are a part of the American Kennel Club’s Toy group, and are known as the clowns of the canine world because they have a great sense of humor and like to show off. Originally bred to be a lap dog, the Pug thrives on human companionship. Full Pug profile on DogTime.com
| Affectionate with family: |  (5 / 5) |
| Playfulness: | (5 / 5) |
| Easy to groom: |  (4 / 5) |
| Tendency to bark or howl: | (4 / 5) |
| Good for new owners: | (4 / 5) |
| Friendly toward strangers: | (4 / 5) |
| Sensitivity: |  (3 / 5) |
| Predatory tendencies: | (3 / 5) |
| Cold tolerance: |  (2 / 5) |
| Amount of shedding: | (2 / 5) |
| Drooling potential: | (2 / 5) |
| Wanderlust: | (2 / 5) |
| Heat Tolerance: |  (1 / 5) |
| Ease at being home alone: | (1 / 5) |
| Average: | (3 / 5) |
