American lo sze pugg

Overall description of the breed

The American Lo Sze Pugg is a dog breed recently developed by an American breeder called Rebecca Manns. Inspired by an earlier version of the Chinese pet dog, the Lo-sze Pugg, she set about recreating the breed with slightly shorter legs and a longer muzzle.

American Lo Sze Puggs are extremely friendly and social little animals, getting on well with everyone and showing little aggression towards other animals, but they can be a little wary of strangers at first. Although this breed is not yet recognised by the major dog clubs, it can be registered with the Dog Registry of America or the International Rare Breed Dog Club.

The history of the American Lo Sze Pugg can be traced back to ancient China, where the first signs of short-nosed dogs were mentioned by Confucius in 551 BC. Documents from the first century AD also mention short-legged and short-headed dogs.

Around the 1300s, three types of small dog were favoured in China: the Fu Lin, precursor of the Pekingese, the Shoku-Ken, ancestor of the Japanese Chin, and the Lo-Sze (bas-tsu), the origin of the modern Pug. These dogs were exclusively owned by members of high royalty and bred in imperial palaces. However, over time and through trade with Europe, some of the Lo-Sze's genetic characteristics were lost.

In the 1980s, Rebecca Manns noticed that the modern Lo-Sze Pug breed had moved a long way from its original appearance. So she decided to create a breed that more closely resembled the original confirmation. The American Lo Sze Pugg is now a registered trademark, and only approved puppies can be considered American Lo Sze Pugg puppies. Although the likely use of the Pug in the development of this breed is obvious, other small dog breeds have also contributed.

The American Lo Sze Pugg is a very small breed, measuring less than 21 centimetres and weighing between 2.5 and 5.5 kilos (5.5 to 12 lbs). They have a compact body, slightly longer than it is tall, with a high tail tucked up over the back. It has a broad, stocky head with a short, broad muzzle, round eyes of all colours and drop- or rose-shaped ears. Most of these dogs have short, soft coats of all colours.

Behaviourally, the American Lo Sze Pugg was designed to be a pet and is therefore exceptionally social. These dogs are friendly to people of all ages and generally get on well with other pets. They are trustworthy with toddlers and young children, although supervision of interactions is necessary to keep everyone safe. Although loyal, they can be a bit clownish around the house, but can be wary of unfamiliar people or situations.

They do not have a strong hunting instinct, which makes them excellent companions for flat living and only require a little exercise to stay healthy. The American Lo Sze Pugg is renowned for its ease of learning while retaining information.