Sheltie Pug

The Sheltie Pug is a designer breed that has only been around for about 20 years so they do not have a history yet. Therefore, you have to look at the backgrounds of the Pug and the Shetland Sheepdog. The Pug was bred from the French Mastiff, Bulldog, and Pekingese to be a companion for royal families. They have been around China since the Han Dynasty around 200 B.C., were seen as royalty, and even had their own bodyguards. The Pug was owned by Chinese Emperors and other royal families in China, Tibet, and Japan. Their name was changed to Mopshond when they were brought to Europe in the 16th century and they became popular with the royal families there. They were known by several other names in various countries such as Doguillo in Spain, Carlin in France, and Mops in Germany. They were eventually brought to England in 1861 after the British took over the Chinese Imperial Palace and became popular during the Victorian Era when the Pug was featured in many paintings, figurines, and postcards. In 1885, the Pug became a part of the American Kennel Club where they are now the 32nd most well-liked dog. The Shetland Sheepdog originated on the Shetland Island in Scotland during the 19th century. They were bred from the Border Collie, the Black and Tan King Charles Terrier, and some type of Icelandic dog for the purpose of herding sheep. They eventually were used to herd other animals such as cattle, horses, and even chickens. When the British Navy returned from training on the Shetland Islands, they brought some of these dogs back to England with them. They were known as Shetland Collies for a while but Collie lovers argued and they became known as the Shetland Sheepdog and were registered with the American Kennel Club in 1911.