https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh Made with serendipity en-us 2021-10-25 13:14:15 UTC 2023-03-23 16:35:09 UTC hello@padlet.com danielburt1 https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841643027  Dutch traders brought Pugs from China to the West. Pugs have been closely helped with the Dutch ever since, but the breed’s charm made it a favorite of royal families all over Europe.]]> 2021-10-25 13:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841643027 danielburt1 https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841684643  Most historiaens agree that the breed originated in China where they were bred as companion animals for the wealthy. This is not a surprise to Pug enthuesiasts, and they will be the first to tell you that Pugs sure know how to make their owners feel like royalty.]]> 2021-10-25 13:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841684643 danielburt1 https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841700161 Marmosets were popular pets in early 1700s, and their faces look similar to the faces of Pugs. Other theories suggest that Pug is based on the word pugnus, meaning fist.]]> 2021-10-25 13:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841700161 danielburt1 https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841739218  A group of Cathlics decided to form a covert Freemason society called the Order of pug in 1740. They chose the Pug as their symbol because Pugs are loyal. To be initeiated into the order you had to wear a dog collar and scratch at the door.]]> 2021-10-25 13:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/danielburt1/qg5fxlddnvt72qqh/wish/1841739218