The best replacement for pug is boston terrier.

The best alternatives to pug are rated as following:
★★★★★  boston terrier
★★★★  bulldog
★★★★  french bulldog
★★★  puggle
★★  chihuahua
★  peacock
★  beagle
★  pomeranian
★  shih tzu
★  corgi
★  yorkie
  poodle
  k9
  golden retriever
  pig
  dachshund
  english bulldog
  fawn pug
  loaf of bread
  labrador
  black widow
  pug
  english pug
  female pug
  chinese pug

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