For those who know little about dogs and especially pugs, the book Pugs it’s a good introduction. It begins with the definition of the word pug and its history.

The word entered the language in 1566 as a pleasant direction for people and gained other meanings such as ferryman, courtesan, demon, ape, monkey, etc. In some years. Towards the middle of the 18th century, it came to refer to a breed of dwarf dog.

The breed is oriental, possibly from China and a cross of Pekingese and the lion dog from which the Shih Tzu originated. In Japan, too, black pugs gained popularity during the 10th century. Today’s pug is a small dog with an adorable sunken face, huge eyes with meaningful glances, soft fur, and a beautiful curly tail. A mark of perfection in this breed can be the double curl of the tail.

After the history and background of the dog, the book continues to inform about pug breeders and where to find pugs to adopt. It also covers breed colors, a basic personality test before adopting a puppy, house pug test, health papers and certificates, house training, diets, checklists of health problems, inherited problems, emergency tips, obedience training, how to wear a collar, harness or leash, and where to find dog shows. At the end of the book, on the pug information pages, the names and addresses of international dog clubs, pet registries, and animal welfare organizations are followed by lists of books and periodicals. Despite its small size, the book answers all the questions of a novice owner with direct and instructive language.

At 96 easy-to-read, paperback pages, the book is a volume in Barron’s Educational Series with ISBN-10: 0764110454 and ISBN-13: 978-0764110450. The book contains ten chapters and an index, each chapter contains spectacular photos of pugs and tips on how to raise and care for them.

The book’s author, Phil Maggitti, is an animal lover, trainer, freelance writer, and editor. His other books are: Postcards of the Pug Bus: the continuing education of the owner of a Pug dog; Pugs, all about shopping care; Displaying Your Pug: A Guide to Raising and Displaying Pug Dogs; Bulldogs (Complete Pet Owner’s Manual); Scottish Fold Cats: All About Acquisition, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, Healthcare, and Breeding (Complete Pet Owner’s Manual); Guide to a well-behaved cat (Pet Series: Training); The cat; Cat Pick Care Training Nutrition; Have the right dog; It’s show time !: And here’s everything cat fans need to know about shows; In the Irons: Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing in North America; Before buying that kitten (Pet Healthcare); . He has also co-written Cat: Selection, Care, Training, Nutrition, Health, Breeding, Exhibition with Dorothy Silkstone Richards and A dog of his own with Joan Palmer.

For those who are going to buy or adopt a pug or are thinking of building a library on different breeds of dogs, this book is a must-have item. Apart from the useful information it contains, the photos will delight anyone, young or old.