Fans of the Men In Black movies were intrigued to the sassy small Pug dog that played the role of a sassy undercover alien in the movie. Since the small dog debuted, breeders have noticed an increase in the sale. Although it took a recent science fiction movie to launch the Pug into popularity the breed is believed to have been originally the result of breeding shorthaired Pekinese dogs to undersized Bulldogs in 400 BC. The breed was believed to have originated in Asia before being brought to Europe by Dutch explorers.

The Pug puppy has a fine, short, silky soft hair coat that comes in three standard colors of silver, black and apricot-fawn. The pugs small face is characterized by its bulging eyes, pricked ears and smashed in face. The Pug almost always looks like it's smiling. A black mask covers the Pug's face and extends down across its back. The pug puppy's tail curls up and over its back. The full-grown Pug stands ten or eleven inches tall and weighs anywhere from fourteen to eighteen pounds.

Despite its ancient heritage, the Pug wasn't really the type of dog typically found in homes until after 1997. Frank the Pug, is credited for the breeds rise in popularity in the late 1990's. Frank is the silver pug who played the role of an undercover alien in both of the Men In Black movies, often stealing scenes from the A-list cast.

Pugs love everybody. They love children, babies, dogs and other pets. The Pug's amicable personality does not detract from its value as a watchdog. The little dog is alert by nature. The minute the little dog hears someone approaching the home it makes sure the rest of the occupants know that they have a visitor.

Owners do have to keep an eye out for warning signs of health problems their Pug puppy might develops. They need to make sure the puppy doesn't over eat. They need to keep an eye on the puppy's protruding eyes, which are prone to being bumped and scratched. Pug owners also need to watch and make sure that their puppy is not showing signs of respiratory problems such as allergies.

Bringing home a Pug puppy can be both an exciting and terrifying time, both for you and the new puppy. This is the first time your Pug puppy has been separated from its mother and littermates, adding the separation to the fact that the puppy is in a strange environment and it bound to be a stressful time for your new pup. Your state of mind might not be any better. You are responsible for a new life, one that isn't housebroken. The key to keeping the big day as stress free as possible is to be organized.

Making sure you have the right equipment before bringing your puppy home. You'll need a crate, food dishes, a dog collar, a leash, chew toys and puppy food. Make sure the crate is somewhere in your house that is quiet but not so quiet that the new Pug puppy will feel isolated.

Arrange your schedule so that the day you bring your Pug puppy home you will be able to stay home and spend time with your new Pug. This is probably the first time your puppy has ever been away from its mother and littermates. It needs your presence to help it feel secure in its new environment. The better organized you are about bringing your new Pug puppy home the happier your entire family, including the puppy, will be.