17 'Pug Dog' memes that'll melt your heart

If the Internet had a spirit animal, it would undoubtedly be the pug. Not because the pug is majestic or graceful, but because it is gloriously absurd. They are a man's best friends, have those watery eyes that make your heart melt in an instant, and, hilariously, always have this look of resignation and mild confusion on their faces as if these adorable little creatures don't have a clue what's going on around them.

Everything about the pug's personality is endearing to us. Right from their squishy eyes to their disproportionate head size when compared to the rest of the body to even the way they carry themselves. The pug walks as if it is perpetually late for a meeting, and watching pugs attempting to run is akin to watching a potato attempt ballet—it is awkward, hilarious, but endearing nonetheless.

Pugs originally came from China, where emperors adored and probably spent entire days laughing at their ridiculous expressions. They were bred to be tiny, royal companions, and that explains why they probably still feel entitled and act like they own every couch, bed, or human they encounter. Old habits die hard, I guess.

Pugs have mastered the art of the pug stare, where they just stare blankly at you with those big, watery eyes until you cave in and give them what they want—usually food. They have an unhealthy obsession with cheese and are the living embodiment of the term "hangry." They are willing to stage protests and even throw fits like a child if they don't get it. What even is the concept of personal space? They want to be over you all the time.

Naturally, the popularity of the Pugs gave rise to the "Pug Dog" memes, which capture the essence of pug energy: pure, unbridled enthusiasm for life's simplest pleasures. Pug memes are the internet's way of saying to us, "Life is chaotic, but at least we have these squishy creatures to make our lives a little easier by making us laugh." We have gathered a collection of hilarious pug memes that are sure to leave you in splits.

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17 hilarious "Pug Memes" to cater to the dog lover in you

"My little cutie" (via @barrybanterbus1/X)

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Fugitive Pug gets arrested by police (via @9GAG/X)

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When you smell someone making popcorn at night (via @24 Memes)

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It looks just like a pug (via @CourseCappin/X)

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Whispering my dog's favorite word in his ear (via @KingdommOfDoggos/Pinterest)

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Get out of my way! (via @MickeyMouseDog3/X)

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Bro is such a pure soul (via @Pug Fan Club/Pinterest)

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We have found why pretzels are shaped like this (via @Tor Bear/Pinterest)

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When the doctor takes an X-ray of my heart (via @PUG GIFT SHOP/Pinterest)

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Just a small bite (via @WildPaws Ventures/Pinterest)

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Well, this is too familiar (via @TheInspirors/X)

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Now it's your turn (via @TrendUso/X)

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He is making sure he gets picked (via @OnTheMerch/X)

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Noooooooo! It's Monday (via @Anonymous/Pinterest)

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When your parents try Skype for the first time (via @petgoodie/X)

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I thought you said extra fries (via @The Dogman/Pinterest)

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Silence is golden (via @Havilah_V/X)

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The pug is an oddly fascinating creature. It is both ugly and impossibly cute, a dog that defies logic but also makes perfect sense at the same time. The pug's antics never fail to amuse us and always leave a mark on us, just like the creature itself. Pug memes are a reminder that life doesn't need to be wonderful for it to be beautiful. We need to find joy in simple tasks, just like the pug.

Pugs are a perfect mix of adorable, confused, lazy, and slightly judgmental—basically, a reflection of all of us. Maybe that is why we love those adorable little weirdos so much, because we relate so much to them. Pug memes are the gift that keeps on giving, and the next time you are in a bad mood, just picture the pug hearing the cheese drawer opening. Trust me, it works every time!