Pug on a Mug – Dog Coffee/Tea Mug

Description

What’s better than a Pug on a Mug? Not Much!

The high resolution dog image and text is printed on two sides of this white, microwave safe mug.

The pug image and text is capable of withstanding up to 3000 dishwasher cycles! That’s a lot of brews to sup while smiling at a pug on your mug!

We love the fun dog image on this mug, and can’t think of a better way to enjoy a tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

Give one a forever home on your mug tree today, and we’ll donate 10% of the profits to a UK dog charity or shelter (This applies to all items in our shop.)

10 Fun facts about the Pug Breed

• Pugs are one of the oldest dog breeds, dating back over 2,000 years to ancient China where they were prized by Chinese emperors
• The name “pug” may have come from the Latin word for “fist” referring to their clenched faces that resemble a human fist
• Pugs have lots of wrinkles on their faces that are said to resemble the Chinese character for “prince”
• Pugs are brachycephalic dogs, meaning they have shorter, flatter faces than other breeds which gives them a range of breathing issues
• They make great companion and lap dogs due to their affectionate and charming personalities
• Pugs shed hair constantly and are not the most active dogs, needing only moderate exercise
• Their curly tails fold over their backs, another desirable trait in ancient China
• The majority of pugs are considered fawn or black in color though some rare colors exist like apricot or silver
• Historically, pugs were popular at many European courts and often owned by royalty
• Famous pug owners include Andy Warhol, Valentino, Queen Victoria, Josephine Bonaparte, and Jessica Alba