pugs

Flat-faced toy dogs

Pugs is the plural of pug, a small breed of dog with a flat face, wrinkled brow, and curled tail.

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

She has two pugs that follow her everywhere.

The compact, sturdy build and expressive face give pugs a distinctive appearance.

breed

dog

Domesticated barking mammal

  • canineOf or like dogs
  • petDomesticated household companion
  • puppyJuvenile canine

fawn · black · apricot · brachycephalic · flat-faced · snub-nosed · wrinkled · compact · small · toy

appearance

wrinkles

Surface lines from folding

square · barrel-chested · fawn · black · apricot · mask · shedding · underbite · smooshed · snorting

temperament

affectionate

Showing warm regard

stubborn · charming · clownish · sociable · cuddly · shadow · attention-seeking · gentle · friendly · adaptable

culture

Otis

Elevator manufacturer name

royal · palace · ancient · Dutch · Josephine · Fortune · celebrity · Instagram · merchandise · costume

health

breathing

Pulmonary gas exchange

obesity · encephalitis · respiratory · veterinary

Opposites
physical build and athleticism

pugsgreyhounds

Fast, lean racing dogs

borzois · whippets · border collies · Afghan hounds · collies

breed purpose and function

pugsworking dogs

Dogs trained for tasks

police dogs · Belgian Malinois · herding dogs · hunting dogs · guard dogs

size and stature

pugsGreat Danes

Enormous dog breed

Irish wolfhounds · mastiffs · Saint Bernards · Newfoundlands · Great Pyrenees

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

pug, pugnacious, pugilist, puggle, pugilism

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G