A Pug’s guide to dating

For expert lessons in love, look no further than your local, curly-tailed lothario, says Gemma Correll
Wrinkly of face and fragrant of backside, the pug is one of nature’s most romantic creations. A 20lb, wheezing, panting lothario with an undeniably magnetic allure that no creature – of the canine persuasion or otherwise – can resist.

A Pug’s guide to dating

Nonetheless, even for these naturally amorous and handsome creatures, the world of love can be a daunting and confusing place; a minefield of potential mistakes and misjudgments.

A Pug’s guide to dating

The pug who abides, as most do, by the laws of etiquette and decorum that govern his kind, will understand the need to tread carefully, to study and strive to comprehend the conventions that govern the world of curly-tailed courting.

A Pug’s guide to dating

To the casual observer, it may appear that the pug, possessed with natural charm and charisma, dashing good looks, and an infinite repertoire of alluring snorty noises, finds it easy to attract any number of admirers. But even the most confident pug may require guidance in the sometimes bewildering world of modern dating – for example, he must learn how to present himself in a personal ad. So here are a few pointers…

A Pug’s guide to dating

A Pug’s Guide To Dating, by Gemma Correll (Dog ‘n’ Bone, £9.99).

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