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16 Historical Facts About Pugs You Might Not Know

#10 In Holland, which first met pugs, they were called Chinese mastiffs.

#11 The pugs came to England with the royal couple William III and Mary II. They wore orange ribbons on their collars, symbolizing their belonging to the House of Orange.

#12 The pugs received the honorary title of official dogs of the House of Orange thanks to the glorious baby Pompey, who saved the life of Wilhelm the Silent, waking him up during a surprise attack by a Spanish squad on a Dutch camp.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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