Did you know that Australian Sheepskin Ugg boots have always been called Ug Ugh or Ugg boots and have been made in Australia for almost 200 years We always called them Uggs Smith says long before it was a trademarked brand. Brian Smith Founder UGG Holdings Inc. Los Angeles Magazine October 1st 2001.The original Ug Boot. Ug also spelled Ugg and Ugh in Australian dictionaries is n