Find a reputable breeder with Pug puppies for sale, and you have found someone who will introduce you to one of the world's oldest breeds of dogs, and one of the most enjoyable.
The Pug breed is enjoying another peak in popularity. Hollywood has helped make people look for Pug puppies for sale. While they may never challenge Lassie or Rin Tin Tin as our favorite dogs in the movies, Pugs have had their share of starring roles.
But, dogs on television were thousands of years off when Pugs are believed to have come into their own as a distinct breed. Many dog authorities claim Pugs were around between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago. It is unlikely that anyone posted "Pug puppies for sale" signs in the ancient Orient as these small, enthusiastic and loyal dogs appeared.
Pugs emerged as pets of royalty, according to many historians. They are said to have been kept by Chinese emperors, often as guard dogs to alert palace residents. European traders are said to have brought Pugs home with them, where the royalty there embraced their good humor and intelligence.
The other school of thought claims that Pugs are scaled-down descendents of the French Mastiffs.
Pugs quickly became pals of the European elite. Napoleon's wife Josephine had a favorite Pug named Fortune. Since Queen Victoria loved her Pugs, they became among the favorite dogs of the Victorian era.
Like many other popular dog breeds, Pugs seemed to lose the spotlight for a while. But, people today with Pug puppies for sale quickly become popular with friends and others who love this breed, which stands between 10" and 14" tall and weighs in at a compact 13-20 lbs.
Today, the American Kennel Club reports that Pugs are the 12th most popular dog in the U.S. with more than 23,000 registered in 2004. People living in apartments like the compactness of this breed. While they like to play with all sorts of dog toys, they do not require a back yard.
While Paris Hilton's Chihuahua Tinkerbelle may be the target of the puppy paparazzi, Pugs count themselves as movie star pets for the likes of Ted Danson, Jenna Elfman and Jenna Von Oy.
Lately, Hollywood seems to have discovered a new leading dog. Pugs have starred in several movies, most notably the scene-stealing Frank from "Men In Black" and "Men In Black II". Percy the animated Pug was featured in Disney's adventure film, Pocahontas", and Otis, one of the stars of dog and cat buddy film, "The Adventures of Milo and Otis", was a Pug.
Even the BBC went looking for Pug puppies for sale when it was casting "The Eastenders". Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin) often had her Pug under her arm. When reviewing dog names, Ethel settled on Willy, the name of her late husband.
Should you find yourself looking for Pug puppies for sale, just keep in mind that your new pet will have one requirement you will have to meet: attention. Pugs crave it.
