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The Latin root word "pug" means "to fight." You may find this root utilized in many English words today such as pugnacious, repugnant, and impugn.

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It means to fight

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What are things that rymecwith bug?

Some words that rhyme with bug are rug, slug, mug, pug, jug, shrug, and dug.


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Pug dogs are know by a number of other names. Carlin, Mops, Dutch mastiff, Mini mastiff, Dutch bulldog and Chinese pug are some of the more common names.


How do you know the age of a pug?

Most vets can tell a pretty close guess. Some will for free.


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Some pugs get along fine with cats; however, it really just depends on the pug; my pug hates cats.


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How do you get a pug to do pug bowling?

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How do you say pug in Japanese?

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What animal is a pug?

A pug. A pekinese, not quite sure of the spelling.


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as smart as some humans


Rhymes with Jug Some might call it an ugly dog?

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What does a pug lab mix look like?

Pug lab mixes can have varying appearances. Some of the them have the tan body and darker face of a pug, while being larger and having a less flat face than a purebred pug. Others are almost completely like a lab in appearance, both in coloring and in size.