American Lo-Sze Pug

The American Lo-Sze Pugg is a newly developed breed from the United States, but it is based around an attempt to recreate an older breed. Historical records describe a rare variety of Pug known as a Lo-Sze dog or a Lo-Sze Pug and the original Lo-Sze variety of dogs were generally employed as genial companions to royalty and beginning in the 1700s illustrations of royal individuals in China sometimes included an image of a dog very much like the Lo-Sze dog, quite often positioned under tables or chairs. These dogs were similar in both appearance and demeanor to the modern Pug but they tended to have shorter legs and longer tails that curled up over their back, settling close to the hip on one side or the other. In the 1980s a breeder by the name of Rebecca Manns was disappointed to find out that the modern Lo-Sze Pug breed had changed so considerably from their original appearance, so she set about creating a breed that more closely resembled their original confirmation. The breed of American Lo-Sze Pugg is a trademarked name which means that only puppies that are approved as American Lo-Sze Pugg puppies can be considered American Lo-Sze Puggs. While it is apparent that the Pug was most likely used in developing this breed, other contributions were likely made by other small dog breeds.  This breed has not yet gained recognition in the three major kennel clubs, but they can be registered with the Dog Registry of America or the International Rare Breed Dog Club.