Pugs. They're designed to reduce you to a puddle of mushiness and googly-goo words :) This is why they're our Breed of the Month! It has been accepted that the modern pugs are descendants of Pugs in China.Some of them were taken to Europe where they were quite popular in the aristocratic circles. When Pompey the Pug (in the House of Orange, Netherlands) alerted the Prince to the presence of assassins in his palace, he saved his life and this seemed to seal the deal for Pugs to retain their pampered place in society. The Pugs must have just loved this, they tend to be less active than other breeds and love to nap (who doesn't?) Pugs are built in such a way that they have compact breathing passageways, making them susceptible to breathing difficulties. Dogs bring down their body temperatures by panting, the evaporation from their outstretched tongues cools them, this is quite hard for Pugs. So, one must be extra careful to make sure Pugs don't get too much ...