Pug — temperament, care and breeding in Dog Kennel Simulator
A charming companion from China that reached Europe in the 16th century and won over royal houses and Queen Victoria.
About the breed
History
The Pug comes from China, where it was a companion dog and popular at the imperial court. The Dutch East India Company brought it to Europe in the 16th century.
In Western Europe the House of Orange in the Netherlands and the House of Stuart made it popular. In 19th-century Britain, Queen Victoria was a great fan of the breed.
The American Kennel Club lists the Pug in the Toy Group.
Temperament
The AKC describes the Pug as charming, mischievous and loving. It barks infrequently.
Care
The Pug stands 25–33 cm and weighs 6–8 kg. The coat is fine, smooth, short and glossy, most often fawn or black.
Shedding is regular. The life span is given as 13–15 years.
Real breed vs in the game
| Aspect | Real Pug | In Dog Kennel Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 25–33 cm | 25–33 cm |
| Weight | 6–8 kg | 6–8 kg |
| Coat | Fine, smooth, short and glossy; most often fawn or black | 4 coat colours: fawn, black, apricot, blue |
| Life span | 13–15 years | Puppy, Junior, Adult, Senior |
The Pug in Dog Kennel Simulator
In the game the Pug is an uncommon breed that unlocks for 100 medals. Its strongest stats are Charm and Orientation.
Stat ranges
Each bar is the range a Pug's stat can fall in, on the game's 0–100 scale.
- Tier
- Uncommon
- Unlock
- 100 medals
- Size in the game
- Small · 25–33 cm, 6–8 kg
- Pregnancy
- 3 in-game days
- Litter
- 1–5 puppies
- Coat colours
- 4 coat colours
Life stages
Puppy
Junior
Adult
Senior
Coat colours
- Fawn
- Black
- Apricot
- Blue
A Pug pregnancy lasts 3 in-game days and gives 1–5 puppies. Its strongest stats are Charm (75–90) and Orientation (55–85).
Where this breed is strong
Of the game's competitions, the Pug is best suited to the Regional Championship. The Local Agility Cup is its weakest fit.
- Best fitRegional Championship — an all-round test, and the only one where Charm counts; opens at kennel level 3.
- Good fitObedience Trial — mostly about Obedience; opens at kennel level 2.
- Weakest fitLocal Agility Cup — mostly about Agility.
Sources
Real-world facts on this page come from these sources. Game data comes from Dog Kennel Simulator itself.
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