Dog
Pronunciation:
uh-mer-i-kuhn bool lo-szee puhg
Breed Description:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog is a toy sized breed of dog that should be compact and robust. They should have wide shoulders and a wide head with a short brachycephalic muzzle and large eyes. The ears should be large and should either hang down the side of the head or be rose shaped. The tail should be curled over the back and the topline should be level. The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) should be slightly longer than they are tall.
The coat of the American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) should be short and should cover the dog completely. It can have a shorter undercoat but it can also be free of an undercoat. The topcoat should be smooth and should have a soft texture to it. In addition to the smooth coat, some American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) can be found with a longer topcoat with longer, feathered hair on the tail, feet, ears, and legs. The breed can be any color including fawn with black mask and ears, white, fawn, black, red, and they can have any pattern, including any color on the muzzle and ears.
Temperament:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog is a quiet and loving breed that is known for being playful and affectionate. They are often described as having clown-like temperaments and are usually getting into something just to make their owners laugh. They are very sociable and generally get along well with everyone, although they tend to be reserved with strangers. The breed does very well with children and usually does well in multi-dog and multi-pet homes. The breed is very intelligent and will learn quickly.
Height:
The average height of an American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) is between 9 to 10 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of an American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) is between 5 to 12 pounds.
Health Problems:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog is considered to have low to average health and can suffer from a number of serious health problems including cleft palate, umbilical hernia, dry eye, elongated soft palate, patellar luxation, lacrimal duct atresia, distichiasis, retinal atrophy, stenotic nares, hip dysplasia, cataracts and cleft lips. The breed is also prone to heat exhaustion and may suffer from reverse sneezing.
Living Conditions:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog can do very well in both apartments and homes with yards. They should not live outdoors and it is important to provide them with plenty of cool shade and water during hot days since they can be susceptible to heat.
Exercise:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog is an active breed that requires between 20 to 30 minutes of exercise each day. Generally, two good walks will meet their needs but it is also important to give them an opportunity for off leash exercise as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom. They should be brushed once a week to remove dead hair and dirt and they should be wiped down to keep the coat clean. Bathing only needs to be done when it is necessary and they can go several months without a bath. The face, specifically around the wrinkles, should be washed several times a week to prevent infections from occurring.
Origin:
The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) was developed in 1989 by a woman by the name of Rebecca Manns, who set out to recreate the original Chinese Pugs that had been changed over the centuries due to breeding preferences by breeders outside of China. For this reason, the American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) is actually a reconstruction of an extinct Chinese breed that was believed to have been alive as early as 551 BC. The original breed was known for their short head and short legs and were only bred by Chinese royalty. Over the years, three separate breeds sprang from the foundation breed and they were the Fu Lin, which are similar to the Pekingese, the Shoku-Ken, which was similar to the Japanese Chin and the Lo-Sze, which became known as the Pug. Although these breeds remained pure through most of their history, they began to disappear when they were imported around the world throughout the 1500's to 1800's. As more breeders began to change the looks of the breeds, the Lo-Sze lost its original looks and became known as the modern day Pug. Through the efforts of Ms. Manns, the breed was reconstructed and efforts were made to have a breed standard created. The American Lo-Sze Pugg (TM) was recognized by the International Rare Breed Dog Club Registry in 1998. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
