Many people believe that pugs came from China. These dogs have an impressive history and exciting heritage. Pugs could boast in predating Christianity.

Pug dogs made their initial appearance in some European countries way back in the 16th century. Furthermore, these dogs are well-pampered and favored by the aristocracy, elite people, and even the royalty. Indeed, Queen Victoria became a big fan of this dog breed and had many pug dogs during ancient times.

The 10 Rarest Pug Colors
The most common colors and types of pugs are fawn and black. At the same time, there are many different variations from a fawn ranging from apricot to a light cream color. However, these are common colors, but the following are the rarest pug colors that, if you are lucky, you will be able to find.

1. White Paws Pugs
It is one of the rare colors of pugs. A pug with white paws will likely have white on its chest, body, or face. It is normal for dogs to change colors as they get old, and some of the black markings may get darker as your pug gets older. As the pugs reach adulthood, the black mask and ears usually get darker, and as your pug enters their senior year, they also start to get grey on the face and muzzle.

2. The Thumbprint Pugs
A thumbprint pug is the dark patch area on the forehead of your pug that’s also called diamond due to its shape. A thumbprint is present when your pug is born, and puppies rarely develop these as they get older. It may get bigger or darker as the dog gets older, but rarely does it disappear as your puppy grows.

3. Trace Pugs
These are the dark lines on the back of your dog. It will usually be seen on the scruff of the neck going all the way straight from their back to tail. These lines can sometimes vary in thickness and darkness; these traces cannot be seen when your pug is young and will be prominent until it gets old. The opposite is also true. Your pug may have a trace at birth and will slowly fade as your pug starts to mature.

4. Brindle Pugs
Only about 1% of pugs are brindle in colours. It is a mixture of black and light colour marking that creates a stripe effect as the fawn is the most common colour in pugs and the rarest colour of the pugs. A brindle pug has a slightly darker appearance, the opposite of the brindle colour. Instead of a light brown coat, a reverse brindle pug has a black coat with light brown markings.
 

5. Pink Colour Pugs
Pink pugs are another name for albino pugs. They are prone to many different health problems because of their colour and coat. Due to the lack of pigment in their body, these dogs easily get sunburnt when outside. Even for short periods, they are highly sensitive to light. Another problem associated with the pink pug is atopic dermatitis. They are also prone to blindness later in their lives. These dogs do not have white fur but fine hairs that appear white when all grouped. These dogs will also have ashen blue eyes.
 

6. Merle Pugs
Typically have a merle Chihuahua somewhere in their breeding history. These dogs have a distinctive pattern to their coat, a mottled colouring similar to that seen in Australian shepherds. This can either be fawn and black or black and whiter coloured, also known PLATINUM as blue merle.

7. Panda Pugs
These pugs get the name from the marking found on their coat. These dogs have predominantly white coats with black marking generally around the eyes and ears giving them a panda-like appearance even with one or two blue eyes.
 

8. Platinum Pugs
These pugs are deep and dark grey. They are even darker than fawn silver pugs and not as dark as purebred pugs. Some are very smutty fawn, or silver pugs are often passed off as platinum by unprincipled breeders.
 

9. Chinchilla Pugs
Since it is a recessive gene, this colouring is scarce.
 

10. Pied Pugs
Pied pugs usually have an equal amount of black or brown to white.