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The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor.
- Margot Kaufman, American writer


Pug puppies

Perlin's Sea Dog Dougal, "Dougal" and
Perlin's Judge Duncan Adair, "Duncan"

 

Pug adult
Cdn/
Am Ch Perlin's Casper the Count
"Casper"

The Pug is believed to have originated in China in approximately 400 BC, possibly as a smooth-coated, taller version of the Pekingese. 

A great favourite in many royal courts, he was introduced to Britain by William of Orange and is now used primarily as a companion, watch dog, and therapy dog. 

The word 'pug' comes either from the Latin 'pugnus' meaning 'fist' or from Old English 'pugg', an affectionate term.

Standing up to 11 inches at the shoulder, the Pug has a short, smooth coat that comes in solid black, silver fawn, or apricot fawn with a black face mask and ears. Although grooming is minimal, he does shed a lot.

The Pug is loyal, affectionate, loving, and generally docile. He is very people-oriented and is very fond of playing with children. He too has a long childhood and will behave like a puppy for close to two years. His owner needs patience but will be rewarded by the lovable and amusing little clown! The Pug gets along well with other dogs.

This dog cannot live outside in hot, humid weather. Because of his flat face, prolonged exposure to this type of weather can cause death.

Pugs are intelligent, but can be strong-willed, independent thinkers. He needs patient handling but no harsh punishment is necessary as he is sensitive to tone of voice. The Pug requires more than the average exercise for a Toy breed.

 

 
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Clubs and Organizations

 

 

Pug Club of Canada

Pug Dog Club of BC

Calgary Pugsters Meetup and Education Society

Pug Dog Club of Ontario

 

 

 

 

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CKC Pug Breed Standard


Photos displayed above courtesy of:
Linda Spahr, Perlin/Rutanda Reg'd
British Columbia




British Columbia

Kennel/Website

Leanne Barber
27027 27th Avenue
Aldergrove, BC   V4W 3E7
(604) 856-0720
Email:
Branlee-Kennels@shaw.ca

**Stud service available**

Branlee Kennels


Lorna M. Sieben/Sargent
Box 2356
Dawson Creek, BC  V1G 4P2
(250) 843-7600
Email:
lorawill@telus.net

**Stud service available - fawn and black**

Pug adults
Lorawill Kennel Reg'd



Alberta 

Kennel/Website

Linda C. Spahr
Box 691
Tofield, AB  T0B 4J0
(780) 662-0178
Fax:  (780) 662-0173 
Email:
perlinpugs@yahoo.com

Perlin/Rutanda Reg'd



Ontario 

Kennel/Website

Tracy Gault
4511 Ontario Street
Beamsville, ON
(905) 563-1494
Email:
gaultyorkies@yahoo.ca

Gault's


L. Martin
Located between Hamilton and 
London, ON  
Email:
empresslis@yahoo.ca

Lomar Kennels


Joan Munro
RR#7 (Near London, ON)
Watford, ON  N0M 2S0
(519) 849-5736
Email:
pugs@brktel.on.ca


Brookehaven


Marigo Schwerdtfeger
RR#1
Haley Station, ON  K0J 1Y0
(613) 432-3171
Email:
info@pugpaws.com

PugPaws Reg'd



 
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Rescue

Pugalug Club Pug Rescue

Pug Club of Canada Rescue Program
Simone Norman
(905) 778-0295

Pug Dog Club of B.C. Rescue Program
Sandra Todosychuk
(604) 584-8180

Pug Hugs and Boxer Slurps Rescue
Meredith Bateman
(506) 734-3248

Manitoba Pug Rescue

 

Did you know?


The Pug
 was honoured officially
at Holland's Royal 
House of Orange 
after one of the noble dogs saved the life of the
Crown Prince.

 

 

 

Newfoundland

Kennel/Website

Mike Bickford
246 Empire Avenue
St. John's, NL  A1C 3H7
(709) 754-7834
Email:
mike-bickford@hotmail.com

Bickford Kennels


Madonna Rideout
50 Rideout's Road
Conception Bay South, NL  A1X 7B2
(709) 834-5655
Email:
nfpugs4@yahoo.com

Rideouts Reg'd

   
   

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