How long does a Pug live?

The Pug has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Pug get?

Adults weigh 6–8 kg. Height ranges from 25–36 cm.

Is the Pug hypoallergenic?

No, the Pug is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Pug

Toy Group

Pug dog, photographed by OxfordCommaNerd — OxfordCommaNerd · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Height 30–36 cm 25–30 cm
Weight 6–8 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 30 min/day

charming
mischievous
loving
stubborn
playful

The Pug is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from China, East Asia (pre-16th century (ancient)). Adults weigh 6–8 kg. It stands 25–36 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Pug is a small, playful breed that is known for its comical expression, charming personality, and loyalty. This breed is native to China, where it was originally kept as a companion and lapdog by the imperial court.

Group: Toy Group
Origin: China, East Asia (pre-16th century (ancient))
Coat: short smooth · fawn, black, silver, and apricot
Also known as: Chinese Pug, Mopshond, and Carlin
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: a6ea38ed-f692-478e-af29-378d0e2cc270

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Pug. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from pugdogclubofamerica.com fci.be en.wikipedia.org petitdogs.com

Pug FAQ

How long does a Pug live?: The Pug has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Pug get?: Adults weigh 6–8 kg. Height ranges from 25–36 cm.
Is the Pug hypoallergenic?: No, the Pug is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Pug in?: The Pug is in the AKC's Toy Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/a6ea38ed-f692-478e-af29-378d0e2cc270. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request

curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/a6ea38ed-f692-478e-af29-378d0e2cc270"

Response

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The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/a6ea38ed-f692-478e-af29-378d0e2cc270/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.