PUGS VS CHIHUAHUAS

HISTORY OF PUGS

• Pugs were discovered in 700 BC in Confucius' time.
• They are considered the oldest canine breed today.
• Only those of the Chinese imperial household were allowed to own Pugs.
• Pugs were treated with much respect.
• During the 16-17 century, pugs became very popular and were imported to Europe.

HISTORY OF CHIHUAHUAS

• The chihuahua was discovered in the 9th century in Mexico.
• The first chihuahua in the U.S was discovered in 1904.
• They are named after the state of Chihuahua in Mexico.
• Chihuahuas were very popular in Arizona and Texas.
• The Techichis are the creators of chihuahuas.

DESCRIPTION OF PUGS

• Pugs are small, muscular, thickset dogs.
• Pugs are usually either fawn or black.
• Pugs are short-haired.
• Their ears are either rose or button shaped.
• They have moles on their face called beauty marks.

DESCRIPTION OF CHIHUAHUAS

• Chihuahuas are tiny toy sized dogs.
• They have well rounded, apple shaped heads.
• They have large dark eyes.
• The tails are long and curled over the back or to the side.
• They come in black, white, chestnut, fawn, sand, silver, or multi colored.

HEALTH PROBLEMS WITH PUGS

• Ear, eye, skin problems
• Respiratory issues
• Bone disease
• Seizures
• Heat problems

HEALTH ISSUES WITH CHIHUAHUAS

• Patella Luxation
• Teeth Issues
• Hypoglycemia
• Hydrocephalus

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