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Pharaoh Hound | Pug |
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| physical traits | - thin - sleek body - swift - keen eyesight - acute hearing - good sense of smell - amber-colored eyes - clean appearance - elegant | - muscular - compact - flat face - coiled tail - rose or button nose |
| colors | - chestnut - tan - deep tan with white markings - | - fawn - silver - apricot-fawn - black with black mask - ears and moles on cheek |
| personality/ temperament | - intelligent - alert - fun-loving - affectionate - playful - loving - observant - wary of strangers on initial meeting | - even-tempered - outgoing - playful - vibrant - impish - dignified - resolute - individualistic - devoted - faithful - loving - charming - affectionate - loyal to family - clever - amusing - mischievous - energetic - |
| maintenance/ special needs | - little grooming - needs space - exercise - needs companionship - easy to train | - protect from heat - do not overfeed - protect from overheating and catching cold - requires patience to train - easy to groom |
| nickname | ... | - 'multo in parvo' - a lot of dog in a small space - Mopshond - Mops - Carlin - Pug Dog - Chinese Pug |
| origination | Ancient Egypt then Malta | Ancient China, from Mastiffs |
| bred for | - hunting - watchdog | - companionship - royalty |
| identifying traits | possibly oldest known domesticated dog | - pushed in face - pig tail |
| height | ... | 10~13.25 (inch) |
| weight | 35~55 (lbs) | 14~18 (lbs) |
| height for male | 22~25 (inch) | ... |
| height for female | 21~24 (inch) | ... |
| ideal for | - family - companion - country living - hunting | - family - companionship - city or country life - watchdog |
| good with kids? | yes and no. good with children it is familiar with but not with children it doesn't know and always supervise because of size | yes |
| interesting facts | hunts by scent and sight | - one of the oldest dog breeds - name possibly from latin 'pugnus' because profile resembles a 'fist' or that given to pet marmoset monkeys |
| lifespan | 12~14 (year) | 13~15 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(hound dog group) - fci-(primitive type dog group) - ukc-(sighthound/pariah dog group) - ckc | - fci-(small Molossian type dog group) - akc - saku - ankc - uk - nzkc-(toy dog group) - ukc-(companion dog group) - ckc |
| hair type | - short - glossy - smooth | - fine - short - soft - smooth - glossy |
| rescues | ... | - Alabama Pug Rescue and Adoption - Inc. |
| bones / joints | ... | - Legg-Calve-Perthes disease - vertebral anomalies - cardiovascular |
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