With the Pug breed of dog falling into the small dog breed category, Pug Size can measure between 14 to 18 inches in height at the withers and they can weigh between 14 and 18 pounds when fully grown. Even though the Pug is a small breed of dog, it is an energetic dog a d requires regular exercise to satisfy its needs.
Some similar sized breeds of dogs will become scared or back away if approached by a bigger or more dominant breed of dog. However, the Pug breed is far from this and will challenge any animal, small or large, at least once. Known for their fearless attitude, Pugs hardly ever back down from a confrontation, even though they are extremely small in stature.
Most Pug owners feed their Pug on a very balanced diet and ensure that they do not over feed the Pug, not only helping to keep the Pug in fantastic shape, but aiding with growth to their potential height. Further to a balanced diet, regular exercise is also recommended to keep a Pug in good physical shape and aid with healthy and regular growth.