7 Interesting Facts About Pugs

You’ve come across adorable Pugs for sale many times, but how much about these precious pups do you actually know?

Read on to learn more about this much-loved breed of dogs!

Official Breed of the House of Orange

The Prince of Orange, William the Silent, led the Dutch into battle. Legend has it that while he slept, Spanish assassins lurked outside of his tent. Prince William’s Pug began to bark loudly and wildly, thus waking up the Prince. Consequently, the assassins were apprehended. Later, when Prince William III came to England to rule with his wife Mary II, he brought his Pugs, who were wearing orange ribbons at their master’s 1689 coronation.

Curly Tails

You’ll definitely notice that the Pugs for sale at Furry Babies have curly tails. Did you know that the perfect Pug, however, should have two curls in their tail? Yep!

Chinese Characters

Part of the reason that Pugs for sale are so popular is their big eyes and wrinkly faces. Did you know that the Pug’s wrinkles were treasure by the Chinese because their wrinkles were said to be shaped like Chinese characters? Word of note – even though those wrinkles are undeniably cute, they do require maintenance. They must be cleaned and cared for regularly to prevent infection and bacterial growth.

Oldest Breed

Pugs are widely known to be one the oldest breed of dogs. They’ve been around since 400 BC.

Slow Runners

If you’re looking for a jogging partner, don’t purchase Pugs for sale! They have an average running speed of 3-5 mph.

They’re Toys

Are you looking for toy breeds? Consider purchasing one of our Pugs for sale, because they are considered to be part of the toy breed.

Secret Society Called Pugs

Around 1740, Roman Catholics formed a secret fraternal group called the Order of the Pug. Pugs were chosen because they symbolized loyalty and trustworthiness. Today, many Pug owners agree that when they purchased their Pugs for sale, they experienced the same levels of devotion.