The Schnug is a new hybrid dog that is the result from cross breeding a Pug with a Miniature Schnauzer. As there is no data to document the development of the Schnug, we have to examine the parent breed history where we can gain an understanding of where these dogs have come from. The Pug originated from China about a thousand years ago and was brought by the Dutch East India Company to Europe. Popular amongst nobles, it became the official dog of the House of Orange in 1572 after saving the life of William, Prince of Orange. Legend has it that the Pug gave a timely warning of the invading Spanish. The Pug was also a favorite in France during Napolenic times. Josephine, the wife of Napoleon, loved the Pug who allegedly was brave enough to bite Napoleon as he climbed into bed on the couple's wedding night! Josephine also used her Pug, named Fortune, to carry secret messages to her husband while she was imprisoned at Les Carmes. She would hide the notes under the collar of the cute and harmless looking pooch. The Pug dog's history is a long one although not always well documented, but we know it was a treasured pet of the Buddhist Monasteries in Tibet, and has flourished since before 400 BC. The Pug was officially recognised by the American Kennel Club in 1885. The Pug has retained its popular status as a companion and family friend and is known as a curious, devoted, loving dog with a sweet disposition. The Miniature Schnauzer has its roots in Germany where it was developed as a need for a fast small dog to control the rats in homes and stables. But it quickly became popular as a companion dog and gained a firm following of devoted owners. The miniature Schnauzer was developed by crossing small Standard Schnauzers with the Affenpinscher and possibly the Miniature Poodle. The World Wars l & ll were tough on all dogs including the Miniature Schnauzer, but after the war, dog fanciers took it upon themselves to revive the breed and the dog's popularity boomed ever since then. These hard working dogs were excellent guard dogs on the farm and also kept the vermin down. The records of their history is scant, but it is known that a black female Miniature Schnauzer was born in October 1888 and she was named Findel. In 1895 the first breed club was formed in Cologne, Germany although it also accepted other types of dogs. The Miniature Schnauzer then spread around the globe, popular for its beard and bushy eyebrows, and his big heart. He just loves people, and they love him back. This dog is not a shrinking violet, they are small but a total extrovert, and they just love life. Little has changed about the dog today except its color. Now, black and silver are the popular colors that have replaced the red, black and tan, and yellow shades of days gone by. The Miniature Schnauzer is considered a Terrier by the American Kennel Club. And like any Terrier, they have distinct personalities and can be a barrel of laughs - as long as you are the boss, not them.