Pugs are an ancient Asian breed that once lived as pets in Buddhist monasteries in Tibet ans were considered roualty themselves, they are, infact, one of the oldest breeds dating back to 400 B.C.
In the 16th century, Pugs were the traditional pet of European royalty and can be seen in many old world paintings.
In the 1500's a pug save the life of William,Prince of Orabge by giving the alarm that the spanish were approaching.
In the 1700's Napoleons wife Josphine had her little Pug, Fortune, smuggled notes under his collar to Napoleon while she was imprisoned in Les Carmes.
In the 1860's British soldiers bought Pugs as well as Pekingese dogs from the Imperials palace in China.
In 1886, the plack Pug was first seen in England after being imported from China. The American Kennel Club recognized the Pug in 1885.