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Around since 400 B.C., Pugs are historically beloved dogs. Emperors, monks, and royalty alike couldn’t resist the charm of these friendly, flat-faced companions. A little treat is all it takes to train these smart pups. Playful, affectionate, and happy-go-lucky, they are one of the most easygoing family dogs you can find. They make a great match for most people and lifestyles! Full-grown, they typically weigh 14-18 pounds and stand 10-13 inches tall.

Pugs are generally excellent with children of all ages. They love their family, children, guests, new dogs, and other pets. Pugs may be small but can stand up to the innocent roughhousing of children, and they definitely won’t mind all the attention! They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Pugs are lively dogs but do not require much exercise. They will enjoy a daily walk, which can also have the added benefit of naturally filing down their nails. Pugs are dog-park friendly and are sure to have a big smile on their faces while playing with others! Overall, their exercise needs are low.

Pugs are known for their irresistible smushed faces and large expressive eyes. Their coat comes in a variety of colors but should all feature a dark muzzle. Pugs do shed, but regular brushing and bathing can help. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Pugs are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They don’t require much space to be content, but they do prefer moderate temperatures. They are fairly easy to train.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). In 18th and 19th century Europe, the Poodle served a wide variety of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing, from whence the modern grooming style likely arose. The Poodle became a popular pet for the French aristocracy, and in time was officially adopted as the national dog. Poodles were imported to America in the 20th century. They slowly rose in popularity and eventually became the country’s most popular dog. Famous Poodles include author John Steinbeck’s dog Charley, subject of the book ‘Travels with Charley: In Search of America’, and Weird Al’s Poodle Bela, who…uhm… sat on his head for the album cover of ‘Poodle Hat.’ Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-55 pounds and stand 10-15 inches tall.

Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Standard Poodle requires substantial amounts of exercise. Standard Poodles require long walks and outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.