What are the physical characteristics of the Pug

What are the physical characteristics of the Pug? The Pug’s appearance is characterized by a moderate size and good proportions, weighing between 13 and 18 pounds; the Pug’s head is relatively large but proportional to the body, with black or dark brown eyes, soft and thin ears, and many facial folds; the coat is smooth and flat and short, with a silver, apricot or black color. The Pug is characteristically small in size, very compact, with good proportions and a hard muzzle profile. The ideal weight range is probably between 14 or 18 pounds, and the dog’s proportions are roughly similar to a square, with a tail that curls up and fits snugly over the hips. The Pug has thick bones and medium length, straight front limbs. The two hind limbs are parallel when viewed from directly behind. The hind limbs are muscular, with slightly flexed knees, naturally descending hocks, and short straight metatarsals. The toes are round, sturdy, and curved similar to a cat’s foot. The head of the Pug is large and appears thick, with a non-retracted forehead. Its eyes are dark in color and very large, prominent and striking, with eyes full of peace and eagerness, and when excited, with enthusiasm among them. The ears are very thin and small, and very soft to the touch, like black velvet. The coat of the Pug is beautiful, smooth, soft, short, and shiny, neither hard nor wool-like, and is very comfortable to the touch. The color is silver, apricot yellow or black. The silver or apricot color should be clear and contrast well with other color markings and face color. The outline of the markings is clear. Muzzle or face color, ears, ear margins, thumb spots, diamond-shaped spots on the forelimbs and dorsal markings may be black. Face color should be white and black. The Pug is relatively well oriented because of its anterior drive, strong ankles, feet on the ground, square in appearance, middle toes forward, strong hindquarters movement, and easy hind knees as well as joints not turned inward, or outward, with the front legs of the hind legs in a straight line.