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In ancient China, pugs made their first appearance as a dog type. This dog type was first documented in the year 1000. These little dogs are still very popular today in China. The breed gained popularity in Europe over time and was often depicted by prominent European artists. There are actually several paintings of Pugs that have been owned by royalty at the Tate Gallery in London.
The Pug's first appearance dates back to ancient Far East and China where they were highly prized by the royals. The famous and wealthy admired the Pug breed in the 17th and18th centuries. European Pugs were often seen riding in carriages with matching coats to their coachmen's livery. They were loved by soldiers and served as watchdogs and guard dogs during wartime.
History has documented Pugs as far back to the 1500s. The first recorded Pug is actually from China. It was there that it was found and then bred. Although the origins of the Pug are not known, most historians believe that it originated in China. Pugs were first recorded in the history of the world around the second century B.C. They became popular in Europe, as well as Tibet and Buddhism.
Merchant traders from Asia brought the first pugs to Europe in 16 century. They arrived in Europe in late 16th century. It is believed they were a hit with the royals. Queen Victoria loved the Pug so much that she became associated with Pembroke Welsh Corgis as well as the Pug. It was quickly bred to be distinctive and loyal, and it gained popularity.
Through history, the popularity of the Pug grew. The House of Orange made the Pug its official dog in the 16th century. When Queen Mary II of England and King William II brought pugs to England, they also brought pugs. Napoleon's wife owned a small pug called Lo-sze. This Pug is a variant of the ancient Pug. Pugs arrived in England after the British overtook the Chinese imperial palace.
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China was home to the first Pugs, who were raised in China hundreds of years ago. They played many roles in Chinese culture. Pompey alerted Prince William the Silent of the House of Orange in 1572 to the possibility of assassins. Napoleon Bonaparte's Pug Fortune carried messages in the seventeenth century. The dog has been popular in Europe and America ever since.
Chinese traders were the first to make the Pug popular in Europe. The Netherlands accepted the Pug into their country. The Pug was already well-known throughout Europe by the 16th century. Empress Josephine was a wealthy woman who had Fortune, her pug, accompanying her on the royal train. For a long time she was held in Les Carmes and was unable to communicate with her husband through her Pug.
The Pug first made its way to the West in the middle 14th century. According to historians, the Pug originated in China. It was kept first by Buddhist monks from Tibet. They were loyal companions, and often served as guardians for the monastery. The Pug became a popular pet dog during the Victorian era. The popularity of the Pug grew and it was soon discovered that its ability to protect people was also a plus.
According to Pugs through History, they were originally bred to be lapdogs for Chinese monarchs. Pugs have been known to exist in China since ancient China's 150 BCE. Susanne McCaffery Saville, the author of this book, has two Master's degrees. She is currently researching the history of pugs.