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: any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face
pugged; pugging
: to work and mix (a substance, such as clay) when wet especially to make more homogeneous and easier to handle (as in throwing or molding wares)
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Noun (2)
a retired pug with battered ears and swollen knuckles
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The American Kennel Club says that these breeds include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, canines with short legs, such as corgis, or ones with short noses, like pugs, find swimming to be difficult.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
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Maia McCann lives in New York with her pug, Smokey, who has developed a taste for the finer things in life.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
The American Kennel Club says that these breeds include basset hounds; beagles; bulldogs; cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; papillons; and pugs.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
For example, canines with short legs, such as corgis, or ones with short noses, like pugs, find swimming to be difficult.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
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“Pug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pug. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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