There are various types of pugs or puglets roaming around all over the world. The most preferred pug however, would be the button pug. These type of pugs have very strong legs and are not too long. The typical coloring of this type of pug would be fawn, apricot, silver, or black. Pugs are usually sociable and are somewhat stubborn on certain things. Do not let that deter you with the button pug, as they can be quite clever and charming.

Another type of the breed is a puggle. This is only half a pug, with the other half being a beagle. There is one drawback to this type of breed though. With a beagle it needs its nose to track, and a pug does not have much of a nose at all. However, just looking at the different pictures of a puggle, they are quite adorable and would make a persons heart just melt. Both dogs are stubborn to train, so you may have a few hard days of training before anything sticks with this type. Make sure you have a lot of patience and are willing to put the time in to make your puggle obedient.

The Chinese pug, is typically thirteen inches in length and usually weighs around fifteen to seventeen pounds. Again the coloring for a purebred pug is black, fawn, or apricot. Their coats are fine with a short and smooth undercoat. There are a few registries that are associated with the Chinese pug, with a few being FCI, ANKC, and AKC. Their tail is typically curled over its back, and has small button ears that any dog lover will fall head over heels in love with. This dog would be a great playmate for any child of any age. However, during the summer months you will want to keep your pug indoors as it cannot cool off as well as other dogs.

An unusual type of pug will be the next and it is the teacup pug. This type of pug is not a purebred instead it’s a half breed as well. The teacup pug has a slightly longer snout than a regular pug, so it can be cooled off a bit better. The breeding of this type is usually a purebred pug with a chihuahua or take two runts from two separate pug litters and breed them. This is only done to create a new designer dog and should only be done under rare circumstances as the true nature of these dogs still remains to be seen among most.
Be careful in any instance when you are shopping for a pug, make sure that you get the breeder information in case you have any questions later. Always keep a close look out for any breathing complications as they are not as rare with pugs. Also, if you run into a smaller than average pug make sure you ask what it was crossbred with as teacup pugs are not registered animals.

While you’re not going to need those things if you’re not showing, frankly getting the best and healthiest dog that you can is good sense. Perfection isn’t possible in anything but for those who are interested, here’s what you’re seeking in a Pug.

We’ve not given all the characteristics, just highlighted those which touch on temperament, good looks and certain features that will assure you that your puppy is normal for his breed.

PUG Breed Standards and Ideal characteristics are © The Kennel Club

Characteristics
Great charm, dignity and intelligence.

Temperament
Even-tempered, happy and lively disposition.

Mouth
Slightly undershot. Wry mouth, teeth or tongue showing all highly undesirable. Wide lower jaw with incisors almost in a straight line.

Forequarters
Legs very strong, straight, of moderate length, and well under body. Shoulders well sloped.

Body
Short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed. Ribs well sprung and carried well back. Topline level neither roached nor dipping.

Hindquarters
Legs very strong, of moderate length, with good turn of stifle, well under body, straight and parallel when viewed from rear.

Tail
High-set, curled tightly over hip. Double curl highly desirable.

Coat
Fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither harsh, off-standing nor woolly.

Size
Ideal weight 6.3-8.1 kgs (14-18 lbs).