What are the characteristics of a pug? Pugs are also divided into pet dogs and competition-level dogs. Relatively speaking, competition-level dogs are more beautiful, have better bloodlines, and have more stable personalities. So what are the characteristics of competition-level dogs? The editor of AiPet.com will take you to find out.

Physique: The Pug Dog is characterized by being small in size and large in size, condensed, compact in structure, good in proportion, and with a hard muzzle outline. The ideal weight range is from 14 to 18 pounds (male or female). The proportions are square. The tail is curled close to the rump.

Head: The head is large, thick, not arched, apple-shaped head, and the forehead is not retracted. The eyes are very dark, very large, prominent and striking. Spherical, eyes full of serenity and longing. Very bright and, when excited, full of enthusiasm.

Ears: Ears are thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There are two ear shapes: rose ear or button ear. The latter is more ideal. The wrinkles are large and deep. The muzzle is short, blunt, broad, but not upturned. The bite should be a slight undershot bite.

Body: The neck is slightly arched, thick, and long enough to hold the head proudly. Back short, level topline. The body is short and fat, with a broad chest and well-spread ribs. The tail should be curled as far above the rump as possible. Multiple curls are more ideal.

Forequarters: The legs are very strong, straight, of moderate length and set well under the body. Viewed from the side, the elbows are directly under the shoulders. The wrist is strong, neither overdone nor down. The feet are neither as long as a rabbit's feet nor as round as a cat's feet. Toes well spaced, black toenails. Dewclaws are usually removed.

Hindquarters: Stout, powerful hindquarters with moderate stifle angle and hocks perpendicular to the ground. Viewed from behind, the legs are parallel to each other. Hindquarters balanced with forequarters. The thighs and buttocks are plump and muscular. The feet are the same as the forequarters.

Coat: The coat is beautiful, smooth, soft, short, and shiny, neither hard nor woolly. Color is silver, apricot or black. The silver or apricot color should be clear and contrast well with other markings and facial color.

Marking: The markings are clearly outlined. Muzzle or facial color, ears, ear edges, thumb patches, diamond-shaped spots on forelimbs, and back markings may be black. The face color should be black.

Gait: Viewed from the front, the forequarters are well directed, with strong ankles and square paws on the ground, with the middle toes pointed forward. Hindquarters action is powerful and easy. Stifles and hocks do not turn in or out. The hind legs are in the same straight line as the front legsWire. Both the front and rear limbs are naturally slightly convergent. A slight twist in the hindquarters indicates that he is relaxed, confident and happy.

Temperament: This is a breed with a stable temperament, showing a stable, cheerful, charming, noble, friendly and lovely temperament. Like to play.