Q 01/05

From which country were Pugs brought to Europe in the sixteenth century?

A) Japan

B) China

C) Tibet

D) India

Answer · why

B) China

The Dutch East India Company carried them west; they later spread to Tibet and other parts of Asia.

Q 02/05

Which two colours are Pug coats most often?

A) White or grey

B) Brindle or red

C) Fawn or black

D) Blue or cream

Answer · why

C) Fawn or black

Apricot fawn and silver fawn are also recognised shades.

Q 03/05

What shape does a Pug's tail normally take?

A) Curled over the hip

B) Straight and low

C) Docked short

D) Feathered and plumed

Answer · why

A) Curled over the hip

The breed's other signature traits are a wrinkly, short-muzzled face and a compact, square body.

Q 04/05

How does the American Kennel Club describe the Pug's personality?

A) Alert and fearless

B) Even-tempered and charming

C) Aloof and dignified

D) Bold and tenacious

Answer · why

B) Even-tempered and charming

The breed was developed purely as a companion, not for hunting, herding or guarding.

Q 05/05

The Pug's Latin motto, multum in parvo, translates as what?

A) Small but mighty

B) Loyal unto death

C) Joy in the home

D) Much in little

Answer · why

D) Much in little

The AKC glosses it as 'a lot of dog in a small space'.