HEAD-The head is large, massive, round- not apple-headed,
with no indentation of the skull
Clarification:The head should be broad and round when viewed
from the front and flat when viewed from the side, neither upfaced (too
much chin) nor down faced (not enough chin). A large head is essential
but a head so large as to be out of balance with the rest of the dog is
as unappealing as a small head.The Pug's head must be in proportion to the
whole dog.
Undesirable:Domed skull; lack of balance; upfaced; protruding
nose.
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| CORRECT ROUND HEAD The nose is set approximately level with the jaws.Firm lipline,thick cushion under eyes and deep underjaw. this muzzle would have the correct bite. Wrinkles do not disguise the round broad skull and full cheeks. |
INCORRECT RECTANGULAR Eyes are set above the nose pad. Muzzle falls away under the eyes. Muzzle is lippy and may cover a narrow or shallow underjaw. This head type often conceals a length of nose and a scissors bite. Wrinkles disguise a narrow skull and a lack of flesh in the cheeks.This dog aso lacks black pigment. Ears are large with thick leathers and hang well below the eyes. |