General Appearance
Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean,
leggy Pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable.
Size, Proportion, Substance
The Pug should be multum in parvo, and this condensation (if the word may be
used) is shown by compactness of form, well knit proportions, and hardness of
developed muscle. Weight from 14 to 18 pounds (dog or bitch) desirable.
Proportion square.
Head
The head is large, massive, round-not apple-headed, with no indentation of the
skull. The eyes are dark in color, very large, bold and prominent, globular in
shape, soft and solicitous in expression, very lustrous, and, when excited, full of
fire. The ears are thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There are two kinds-the "rose"
and the "button." Preference is given to the latter. The wrinkles are large and
deep. The muzzle is short, blunt, square, but not upfaced. Bite - A Pug's bite
should be very slightly undershot.
Neck, Top-line, Body
The neck is slightly arched. It is strong, thick, and with enough length to carry the
head proudly. The short back is level from the withers to the high tail set. The
bodyis short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up. The tail is curled as
tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.
Forequarters
The legs are parallel when viewed from behind. The hindquarters are in balance
with the forequarters. The thighs and buttocks are full and muscular. Feet as in
front.
Coat
The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither hard nor woolly.
Color
The colors are silver, apricot-fawn, or black. The silver or apricot-fawn colors
should be decided so as to make the contrast complete between the color and the
trace and the mask.
Markings
The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks,
thumb mark or diamond on forehead, and the back trace should be as black as
possible. The mask should be black. The more intense and well defined it is, the
better. The trace is a black line extending from the occiput to the tail.
Gait
Viewed from the front, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing no
weakness in the pasterns, the paws landing squarely with the central toes straight
ahead. The rear action should be strong and free through hocks and stifles, with
no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs should follow in line with
the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft. A
slight roll of the hindquarters typifies the gait which should be free, self-assured,
and jaunty.
Temperament
This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm,
dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition.
Taken from akc.org website.
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Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean,
leggy Pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally objectionable.
Size, Proportion, Substance
The Pug should be multum in parvo, and this condensation (if the word may be
used) is shown by compactness of form, well knit proportions, and hardness of
developed muscle. Weight from 14 to 18 pounds (dog or bitch) desirable.
Proportion square.
Head
The head is large, massive, round-not apple-headed, with no indentation of the
skull. The eyes are dark in color, very large, bold and prominent, globular in
shape, soft and solicitous in expression, very lustrous, and, when excited, full of
fire. The ears are thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There are two kinds-the "rose"
and the "button." Preference is given to the latter. The wrinkles are large and
deep. The muzzle is short, blunt, square, but not upfaced. Bite - A Pug's bite
should be very slightly undershot.
Neck, Top-line, Body
The neck is slightly arched. It is strong, thick, and with enough length to carry the
head proudly. The short back is level from the withers to the high tail set. The
bodyis short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up. The tail is curled as
tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.
Forequarters
The legs are parallel when viewed from behind. The hindquarters are in balance
with the forequarters. The thighs and buttocks are full and muscular. Feet as in
front.
Coat
The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither hard nor woolly.
Color
The colors are silver, apricot-fawn, or black. The silver or apricot-fawn colors
should be decided so as to make the contrast complete between the color and the
trace and the mask.
Markings
The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on cheeks,
thumb mark or diamond on forehead, and the back trace should be as black as
possible. The mask should be black. The more intense and well defined it is, the
better. The trace is a black line extending from the occiput to the tail.
Gait
Viewed from the front, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing no
weakness in the pasterns, the paws landing squarely with the central toes straight
ahead. The rear action should be strong and free through hocks and stifles, with
no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs should follow in line with
the front. There is a slight natural convergence of the limbs both fore and aft. A
slight roll of the hindquarters typifies the gait which should be free, self-assured,
and jaunty.
Temperament
This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great charm,
dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition.
Taken from akc.org website.
.
Pug Breed Standard
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