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Pug History

Following the Pug through centuries of history.

From imperial courts to family homes, discover the people, places and moments that shaped one of the world's most recognizable little dogs.

The Historical Archive

Latest Pug History

Pug Radio editorial timeline illustrating the Pug's journey from ancient China through Europe and Victorian Britain to the modern family Pug

Pug History #006How the Pug Became the Pug We Know TodayTwo thousand years of history. One unmistakable little dog.Read History

Pug Radio editorial illustration representing Victorian Pug breeding, early photography, pedigrees and dog shows

Pug History #005When the Pug Became a BreedVictorian Britain helped shape the modern Pug.Read History

Pug Radio editorial illustration of Pugs viewing historical-style paintings in a European museum gallery

Pug History #004Pugs in the Paintings of EuropeCenturies before photography, artists preserved the Pug.Read History

Pug Radio editorial illustration representing the Pug's rise among Dutch and European royal households

Pug History #003When Pugs Became Royal in EuropeFrom Dutch companion to royal favorite.Read History

Pug Radio editorial illustration for How the Pug Reached Europe, showing a Pug aboard a historical merchant ship between maps of China and Europe

Pug History #002How the Pug Reached EuropeAn ancient companion begins a journey west.Read History

Pug Radio illustrated poster for Pug History #001, From Imperial China to the Modern Pug

Pug History #001From Imperial China to the Modern PugBefore the couch, there was the imperial court.Read History