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Carlin
Small dog breed with unique character.
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Weight
6–8 kg
Size
Small
Lifespan
12–15 ans
Energy
Moyen
Coat
Fawn or black or apricot (very dark brown). Silver and white coats are common.
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Pug (named after the comedian Carlo Antonio Bertinazzi) is a dog breed originating from China and existing in Europe since at least the 16th century. It is known as a pug in the United States, Brazil, Australia and England, and as mops ("angry") in Germany and Russia. It belongs to the category of companion dogs and molossoids or molossuses.
Compatibility
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Small size (6–8 kg), adapts to most housing.
- 2Average lifespan: 12 to 15 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate activity level — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal maintenance — minimal shedding, occasional brushing.
- 5Documented predispositions: obesity, skin allergies. Regular veterinary care recommended.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Carlin
Physical
Breed standard
It is a medium-sized dog: approximately 30 cm at the withers with an average weight of 6 to 10 kg. There are four different coat colors: fawn with black mask, apricot with black mask, silver with black mask and black. White and brindle are not recognized in the breed standard.
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It is a flat-faced dog reputed for its snoring, sometimes purring. It is very appreciated for its gentleness and joyful spirit as well as its liveliness. It is a dog suited to young children, which is not aggressive and appreciates human company. However, it is also known for sometimes being stubborn and gluttonous. It was the companion dog of sovereigns and members of nobility, such as Queen Marie Antoinette, Madame Elisabeth, Princess Catherine Galitzine, the Marquise de Pompadour, and also Joséphine de Beauharnais. Pugs were also the favorite dogs of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor who loved to be photographed with them.
Chapter 2
Daily life
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Carlin of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of carlin (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a carlin ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 12–15 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
5 à 9 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
28years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +4 per year for a petit dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
Due to their flat muzzles, Pugs are subject to brachycephalic syndrome, a set of respiratory disorders as a result of their crushed face, which may require surgery. A prevalence study of diseases in Pugs conducted in the United Kingdom shows that Pugs seen in consultation presented 16.25% with eye conditions, 15.60% with skin conditions and 15.06% with ear conditions.
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Among the most represented conditions are obesity and overweight (13.18%), corneal conditions (8.72%), external otitis (7.53%) and other ear conditions (7.4%). Brachycephalic syndrome affected 5.15% of the population studied. More than a third of Pugs present an inflammatory-type pathophysiological process. The most affected area is the head and neck, followed by the abdomen, thorax then limbs. Since the muzzle has many folds and wrinkles, the Pug is also faced with pyodermatitis of the facial fold. Its average life expectancy at birth is between 12 and 15 years.
Documented predispositions
obésité · allergies cutanées — adjust diet and veterinary checks.
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To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a carlin ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
111 g
per day · 422 kcal
56 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
Maintenance
Daily care
The Pug is relatively easy to maintain: although it regularly sheds its hair and therefore requires regular brushing, bathing is not particularly necessary under normal conditions.
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Frequently asked questions about Carlin
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