Pug, how to distinguish between 'pure breed' and 'churn'? Mainly look at these 4 places!
Pug, a dog breed that has existed in China for a long time, but it has become popular in recent years. Its ugly appearance and optimistic temperament are its characteristics. When there are many people, some people will want to know whether it is a "pure breed" or a "string". If you want to distinguish, mainly look at these 4 places.
1, body shape
Pugs are small dogs with a normal weight between 13 and 18 pounds. It is small but compact and well-muscled.
The body is stubby but strong, with short limbs, vertical forelimbs and powerful hindquarters. The neck is slightly arched and the topline is kept level.
So the pug with long legs is definitely not a purebred.
- face
Pugs have a relatively large head, a flat nose, and large, round eyes with wide spacing. Its facial folds are its characteristic, the bigger it grows, the deeper the folds. There are folds on the forehead and muzzle, and the forehead will be deeper and more pronounced.
Because of the big eyes and many folds, it seems that there is an inextricable melancholy. But in fact it is very cheerful and lively. When taking care of it, pay attention to the cleaning of its folds to avoid the breeding of bacteria.
- Ears
Purebred pugs have small and thin triangular ears. They are divided into rose ears and button ears, but they are both drooping. If the ears were erected that day, they must be strung.
Because the ears are droopy and airtight, the owner should check their ears regularly to keep them dry, especially after bathing them, be sure to dry them to avoid moisture and provide opportunities for bacteria to multiply.
- Coat
The Pug is a short-haired dog, so it has a short coat, and then its coat is thick, soft and shiny. The coat color is generally black, silver, apricot yellow, light yellow brown and so on.
Because the coat is short, pay attention to keep warm when the weather changes or the temperature is low to avoid colds and illnesses. In addition, it will also shed hair. If you don’t want it to fall too much, it is best to choose light and nutritious staple food dog food. Here we recommend natural dog food that is not greasy, low salt, low oil, rich in nutrients and easy to absorb, which can relieve shedding.
Although pugs are not very smart, they are still obedient. They need to be more patient when training. You can use some dog treats to increase their enthusiasm.
Conclusion: Can you tell if a pug is purebred or not?