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Behind the Breed: Pug

By admin • Feb 29th, 2008 • Category: Dog Breeds

A Pug is a toy dog breed with a wrinkly face and medium-small body. Pug puppies are often called puglets. The word “pug” may have come from the Old English pugg, which was an affectionate term for a playful little devil or monkey. Country of origin: China. The breed is often summarized as multum in parvo (”much in little”), describing the Pug’s great personality and small size…



Behind the Breed: Bulldog

By brian • Jan 31st, 2008 • Category: Dog Breeds

What year was the term “bulldog” first used? What country are they from? A bulldog is a cross between a _____ and a _______ ? What is bullbaiting? Find out the answers and more as we explore the complex history of the Bulldog.



Behind the Breed: Boston Terrier

By admin • Jan 7th, 2008 • Category: Dog Breeds

As the first dog breed introduced into America, the Boston Terrier was originally bred for fighting, are were later down bred for companionship…