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The Pug or Pug-Dog is an example of the class of dogs that might be said to have been bred especially to astonish the eye by their appearance. The ideal dog must have a bold, humorous face, heavily wrinkled, a very square, rather heavy body, compact, muscular and strong. The coat is short and very smooth, and the tail should be curled to the absolute maximum. Pug-Dogs should have plenty of exercise, as they have a tendency to get fat.
1938 DOGS - SECOND SERIES OF 48 No 10 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
This quaint breed probably oiginated in the East, and is thought to have spread from China to Japan and thence to Europe. During the 17th century Pugs were popular in Holland, and soon became very fashion able in this country. "Poor Pug..... how envied was his doom, Made captive in a lady's room" wrote the poet Gay. The Pug is a compact, cobby dog. 15-18 1bs. in weight. The colours desired are silver or black: or apricot fawn, which contrasts well with the trace or black line down the back, and the black mask.
1929 DOGS HEADS - No 23 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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A sturdily-built toydog of Chinese origin. Head large and well wrinkled on top and forehead. Muzzle short and blunt. Eyes full, lustrous and dark. Ears small, set on high and velvety to the touch. Neck short and thick. Chest wide. Forelegs straight and well boned, with round feet and black toe-nails. Body very short and powerful with no tuck-up of loin. Hind legs straight at hock and big boned. Tail set on high, and carried tightly curled on back. Coat short and smooth. Colour: fawn or all black. Fawns have black muzzle and ears, black moles on cheeks, black mark ("thumb mark") on head, and black line ("trace") down back.
1937 DOGS - No 24 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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