Explanation: The Habsburgs were a powerful historical dynasty, though nowadays they mostly serve as a warning about the dangers of inbreeding. Their later members are known for their facial deformities, chiefly the Habsburg jaw.
Meanwhipe, pugs are a breed of dog that have been deliberately bred for severe facial deformities that are usually considered cute. They are an incredibly popular breed despite the many health complications caused by their shortened jaw and nonexistent muzzle, including difficulties with basic tasks such as eating and breathing.
(Attempting to channel the style of @PugJesus@piefed.social with this explanation, as is only proper for a post discussing both history and pugs!)
Explanation: The Habsburgs were a powerful historical dynasty, though nowadays they mostly serve as a warning about the dangers of inbreeding. Their later members are known for their facial deformities, chiefly the Habsburg jaw.
Meanwhipe, pugs are a breed of dog that have been deliberately bred for severe facial deformities that are usually considered cute. They are an incredibly popular breed despite the many health complications caused by their shortened jaw and nonexistent muzzle, including difficulties with basic tasks such as eating and breathing.
(Attempting to channel the style of @PugJesus@piefed.social with this explanation, as is only proper for a post discussing both history and pugs!)
[approving inexplicable pug noise in defiance of the basic dictates of natural selection, lung functioning, and God himself]
It worked since I only realised it wasn’t PugJesus when I got this far into your message lol
Also, 17th century pug, so precious 😭