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15+ Historical Facts About Pugs You Might Not Know

by Mary Allen February 28, 2021, 2:48 pmupdated September 22, 2023, 11:48 pm

#10 In Holland, which first met pugs, they were called Chinese mastiffs.

#11 The pugs came to England with the royal couple William III and Mary II. They wore orange ribbons on their collars, symbolizing their belonging to the House of Orange.

#12 The pugs received the honorary title of official dogs of the House of Orange thanks to the glorious baby Pompey, who saved the life of Wilhelm the Silent, waking him up during a surprise attack by a Spanish squad on a Dutch camp.

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

15+ Historical Facts About Pugs You Might Not Know

#10 In Holland, which first met pugs, they were called Chinese mastiffs.

#11 The pugs came to England with the royal couple William III and Mary II. They wore orange ribbons on their collars, symbolizing their belonging to the House of Orange.

#12 The pugs received the honorary title of official dogs of the House of Orange thanks to the glorious baby Pompey, who saved the life of Wilhelm the Silent, waking him up during a surprise attack by a Spanish squad on a Dutch camp.

Written by Mary Allen

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