The Pug is a breed of dog with the physically distinctive features of a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. An ancient breed, with roots dating back to 400 B.C., they have a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, most often fawn or black, and a compact, square body with well developed and thick muscles all over the body.
A fawn-colored pug, the most common coloring
A fawn pug puppy
The breed has strong, straight legs set well under the body and a tail that curls over the hip.
William Hogarth with his Pug, Trump, in 1745
Canine terminology in this article refers only to dog terminology, specialized terms describing the characteristics of various external parts of the domestic dog, as well as terms for structure, movement, and temperament. This terminology is not typically used for any of the wild species or subspecies of wild wolves, foxes, coyotes, dholes, jackals or the basal caninae. Dog terminology is often specific to each breed or type of dog. Breed standards use this terminology in the description of the ideal external appearance of each breed, although similar characteristics may be described with different terms in different breeds.
The Dalmatian's coat is one of the more widely recognized markings.
The German Wirehaired Pointer's coat demonstrates a rough texture.
Golden Retriever
The Basset Hound's ears are extremely long drop ears.
