pug

Flat-faced toy breed

A pug is a small dog breed with a wrinkled face, short muzzle, and curled tail.

The breed originated in China and became popular as a companion dog.

Pug also refers to clay that has been mixed and kneaded for pottery, or the act of preparing it: She pugged the clay before throwing.

A pug nose is short and slightly flattened.

appearance

wrinkled

Having surface folds

fawn · black · apricot · compact · stocky · squat · muscular · velvety · furrowed · masked

breed

bulldog

Squat, wrinkle-faced canine

boxer · dachshund · labrador · spaniel · poodle · husky · mastiff · doberman · corgi · bichon

companion

lapdog

Small cuddly canine

playful · cuddly · shadow · devoted · friendly · clingy · snuggly · loving · gentle · sociable

temperament

stubborn

Refusing to change course

clownish · spirited · headstrong · comedic · attention-seeking · expressive · curious · entertaining · dignified · proud

history

China

East Asian superpower

Buddhist · monastery · Dutch · lapdog · palace · nobleman · trading · Holland · Victorian · oriental

health

breathing

Pulmonary gas exchange

overheating · obesity · encephalitis · allergies

clay

knead

Work with hands

  • wedgeTapered splitting tool
  • millGrain-crushing facility
  • prepareMake ready beforehand

mix · temper · condition · extrude · homogenize · process · blend · moisten · work

sounds

snoring

Noisy breathing while asleep

snuffling · yapping · barking · huffing · panting · gurgling · vocalizing · grumbling · sighing

Categories
Opposites
dog breed function

pugGerman Shepherd

Intelligent working canine breed

Belgian Malinois · Siberian Husky · Labrador Retriever · Bloodhound · Rottweiler

dog physical type

pugGreyhound

American intercity bus service

Whippet · Afghan Hound · Great Dane · Irish Wolfhound · Collie

dog temperament and energy

pugAustralian Shepherd

Agile ranch dog breed

Weimaraner · Belgian Malinois · Siberian Husky · Dalmatian · Brittany

Phrases
  • pug noseShort, upturned nasal profile
  • pug dogCompact wrinkle-faced toy breed
Family

pugnacious, pugs, pugnacity, pugilist, puggle, pugilism, pug-nosed

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G