This Photo of the Week celebrates Canine Fitness Month with a breed not typically known for its agility, stamina, or physical prowess: the pug. Initially bred as palace dogs to Chinese emperors, the pug later became the mascot of the Netherland’s royal House of Orange in the 1500s. With the Dutch connection, one may wonder if Brooklyn’s early European settlers might have included these squat companions. According to the American Kennel Club, the pug breed has a Latin motto, “multum in parvo,” which translates to “a lot in a little.” Being small of stature and big in personality, the pug seems an excellent fit for a Brooklyn apartment dog. According to one Kings County cat, they are, at the very list, tolerable company.
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