where did the pug originate from?

Answer 1

I think from China

Answer 2

Where Did Pugs Originate

Answer 3

The pug is one of the oldest breeds. Its origin is subject to many opinions. Some believe it is a much smaller variation of the somewhat rare French mastiff. Another possibility is that it could be an offshoot of the shorthaired Pekingese or other Oriental breeds. It could also have been the offspring of a small bulldog. Whatever the ancestry, it seems to have originated prior to 400 BC somewhere in Asia. Some believe that the name of the breed comes from the Latin word “pugnus,” which means “fist” because the pug’s head looks like a clenched fist.

A really old dog is the pug, quite a snug pug like a bug, they're really just wanting a hug and a rug, Nothing to love like a pug.

Answer 4

Pugs originated in China.

The Pug breed has a long, dignified history. Its charming features have been portrayed on some famous paintings. For example, William Hogarth's painting in 1730 of a black pug in "House of Cards." William Hogarth was an owner of pugs and used them many times in his paintings. The pug has flourished true to breed from before 400 B.C. It is believed that this breed of dog had its origins in China. The Chinese, when overseeing a breeding or whelping, would specifically look for either wrinkles or coat markings that would form characters from the chinese language. The Pug's forehead wrinkles would be checked for the formation of the "W" shape, which resembles the Chinese character for "Prince." The development of the Pug as a breed is shrouded in oriental mystery and speculation. What is known is that the Pug became beloved companions of royalty. It is believed that the sailors from the Dutch East India Company were the first to bring the Pug to Holland. The saying, "Multo in Parvo" ("a lot of dog in a small space") certainly does apply to this dog. The Pug has the heart and soul of a canine many times its size

Answer 5

A Pug is a toy dog breed of dog with a wrinkly face, and medium-small body. The word "Pug" may have derived from the Latin Pugnus (fist); the Pug's face can look like a clenched fist. Or, in nod to the breeds sometimes mischievous nature, from the character "Puck" of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo, which implies "a lot in a small space"

Bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese emperors during the Shang dynasty (1766-1122 BC), in East China, where they were known as "Lo-Chiang-Sze" or "Foo" (ceramic foos, transmogrified into dragon, with their bulging eyes are very Pug-like). The Pugs popularity spread to Tibet, where they were kept by monks, and then went onto Japan, and finally Europe.

Answer 6

The full breed name is Chinese pug. They are however decended from mastifs! I use to have one what a sweet dog!

Answer 7

they originated from ancient china. I have nintendogs on my Nintendo DS and it tells where the types of dogs originated and what they look like.It is actually pretty helpful

Answer 8

Japan.called JAPANESE PUG

Answer 9

China i think.

Answer 10

probably from china