Thomas, the petite Pug puppy, has TikTok viewers wrapped around his tiny paw after showing off his precocious abilities at just ten weeks old. In the video posted by his mom, Thomas is seen obeying commands for “sit,” “paw,” and “speak” in exchange for highly motivating treats.
In fairness, Thomas has to redo his response to “speak” after he mimes the motion but forgets to bark. It’s the blooper we all need and becomes the cutest part of this already endearing video.
“Omg when he forgot how to bark for a second SO CUTE,” says one person in the comments.
Another Thomas fan agrees, although slightly more fervently, “Ma’am, I am so sorry, but if you ever post anything but this dog, I’ll sue you. He’s perfecttttt.”
He really is. Thomas is a clever little Pugger!
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The Patrician Pug
Pugs are extremely popular pets because of their compact size and easygoing demeanor. They are good with kids and other dogs and love spending lots of time with their humans. But Pugs also contain a storied history with a far more noble lineage than you might expect. The following are some surprising facts about Pugs:
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The Pug is one of the oldest breeds, with its origins dating back more than 2000 years in China.
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Pugs became the official dogs of Buddhist monasteries in Tibet.
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When Napoleon’s wife, Josephine, was imprisoned, she used her beloved Pug to carry secret messages hidden in his collar back to her husband.
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In the 1500s, a Pug named Pompey became the official dog of the Dutch royal family after saving Prince William the Silent from an assassination attempt by barking to alert him. A statue of Pompey still adorns the top of the prince’s (eventual) tomb.
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A group of Pugs is called a grumble (it’s true!)
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The AKC only recognizes three official colors for Pugs: silver or apricot-fawn with a black face mask, or all black. But Pugs can be found in many more unofficial color combinations, including brindle, merle, white, and the rare chocolate, like our talented and tiny friend Thomas.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.