Breed
Standard
General Appearance
Symmetry and general appearance are decidedly square and cobby. A lean,
leggy Pug and a dog with short legs and a long body are equally
objectionable.

Size, Proportion, Substance
The Pug should be multum in parvo, and this condensation (if the word may
be used) is shown by compactness of form, well knit proportions, and
hardness of developed muscle. Weight from 14 to 18 pounds (dog or bitch)
desirable. Proportion square.

Head
The head is large, massive, round, not apple-headed, with no indentation of
the skull. The eyes are dark in color, very large, bold and prominent,
globular in shape, soft and solicitous in expression, very lustrous, and, when
excited, full of fire. The ears are thin, small, soft, like black velvet. There are
two kinds - the "rose" and the "button." Preference is given to the latter. The
wrinkles are large and deep. The muzzle is short, blunt, square, but not
upfaced. Bite - A Pug's bite should be very slightly undershot.

Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is slightly arched. It is strong, thick, and with enough length to
carry the head proudly. The short back is level from the withers to the high
tail set. The body is short and cobby, wide in chest and well ribbed up. The
tail is curled as tightly as possible over the hip. The double curl is perfection.

Forequarters
The legs are very strong, straight, of moderate length, and are set well
under. The elbows should be directly under the withers when viewed from
the side. The shoulders are moderately laid back. The pasterns are strong,
neither steep nor down. The feet are neither so long as the foot of the hare,
nor so round as that of the cat; well split-up toes, and the nails black.
Dewclaws are generally removed.

Hindquarters
The strong, powerful hindquarters have moderate bend of stifle and short
hocks perpendicular to the ground. The legs are parallel when viewed from
behind. The hindquarters are in balance with the forequarters. The thighs
and buttocks are full and muscular. Feet as in front.

Coat
The coat is fine, smooth, soft, short and glossy, neither hard nor woolly.

Color
The colors are fawn or black.  The fawn color should be decided so as to
make the contrast complete between the color and the trace and mask.

Markings
The markings are clearly defined. The muzzle or mask, ears, moles on
cheeks, thumb mark or diamond on forehead, and the back trace should be
as black as possible. The mask should be black. The more intense and well
defined it is, the better. The trace is a black line extending from the occiput
to the tail.

Gait
Viewed from the front, the forelegs should be carried well forward, showing
no weakness in the pasterns, the paws landing squarely with the central toes
straight ahead. The rear action should be strong and free through hocks
and stifles, with no twisting or turning in or out at the joints. The hind legs
should follow in line with the front. There is a slight natural convergence of
the limbs both fore and aft. A slight roll of the hindquarters typifies the gait
which should be free, self-assured, and jaunty.

Temperament
This is an even-tempered breed, exhibiting stability, playfulness, great
charm, dignity, and an outgoing, loving disposition.

DISQUALIFICATION- Any color other than Fawn or Black.

Approved April  8, 2008
Effective June 3, 2008