What is a puggle you ask?
A puggle is what you get when a pug and a beagle fall in love! That's right folks! A puggle is a small mixed breed dog you get from breeding a pug and a beagle.
Both pugs and beagles are beloved dogs but both possess various health and temperament problems. The solution for this? Breed the two lovable dogs and create a super dog that possesses the best traits of both breeds and eliminates some of the bad traits. Any pug mix or beagle mix is a great dog. Put the two together as a pug beagle mix and you have yourself a wonderful dog!
A puggle is a fairly new breed of dog. A puggle is in a category known as a "designer breed". Some people may argue that a pug and beagle hybrid cross is simply a fad but one look at this cutie pututie and I'm sure you'll agree puggles are here to stay!
Puggle Appearance
"Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats."
Puggles have a cute wrinkled face with big dark round eyes that will melt your heart! They have cute floppy ears and most puggle's tails curl up which they have inherited from the pug side. They have also inherited a muzzle resembling the pug but slightly longer and leaner.
Colors may vary, but the majority of puggles are fawn in color with a black muzzle which has earned them the nickname "miniature mastiff". Although most puggles are fawn in color you may be lucky enough to get a rare black or multi-colored puggle. No matter what color they are they are all adorable!
Puggles have a sturdy thick set body with short stocky legs.
Some puggles also often have an under bite. This is a trait they inherit from the pug side.
Colors may vary, but the majority of puggles are fawn in color with a black muzzle which has earned them the nickname "miniature mastiff". Although most puggles are fawn in color you may be lucky enough to get a rare black or multi-colored puggle. No matter what color they are they are all adorable!
Puggles have a sturdy thick set body with short stocky legs.
Some puggles also often have an under bite. This is a trait they inherit from the pug side.
Puggle Size
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog"
Puggles are classified as a small to mid-sized dog.Most puggles are between 10 to 15 inches tall and can weigh from 15 to 25 pounds.
Puggle Temperament
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
Puggles are good natured dogs with a sweet dispostion. Due to the puggle's very affectionate, intelligent and loyal nature, it makes them a great companion.Puggles have fun loving personalities. They are laid back, easy going and rarely ever get aggressive or territorial making them a great family pet that gets along well with children and other dogs and cats.
Puggles are not known as barkers but will bark when acting as a guard dog.
Puggles are very friendly, socialable and do not like to be left alone for too long.
Puggles are very playful and full of energy which they get from the beagle side. Some puggles tend to be hyperactive which makes training a bit tricky sometimes. Anyone that has owned a puggle is sure to say they are worth the effort!
The beagles are known for having one of the best developed senses of smell of any dog which at times can get them into trouble. They are easily distracted by smells around them and can be difficult to call back once they have picked up a scent. Luckily most puggles do not inherit this keen sense of smell from the beagle which means they are not as easily distracted as the beagle.
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Puggle Health
"If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise."
Most puggles have slightly longer muzzles than the pug which they inherit from the beagle side. This eliminates many of the respiratory problems that are commonly seen in pugs. Puggles also tend to snort less than pugs because of their slightly longer muzzles. Although it is reported that some puggles still tend to snort a bit. I say there is nothing wrong with an occasional snort here and there. Think of it as their way of saying "I love you!"Most puggles avoid many general difficulties with eyes, joints, and skin wrinkles common to pugs due to the fact that puggles eyes do not bug out as much as a pug, their legs are longer and they have less wrinkles than pugs. Some puggles tend to be more wrinkled than others. Therefore, some puggles may be prone to occasional skin infections around their wrinkled faces and nose. This can easily be avoided with regular cleaning between creases.
Puggles tend not to overheat as much as pugs because of their longer muzzles. Yet many puggles inherit the love of running from the beagle therefore, some still tend to overheat because their muzzles are longer than the pug but not as long as the beagle. So some caution must be taken.
Puggles floppy ears can sometimes become infected if not properly cared for. An occasional ear cleaning will avoid this.
Purebred dogs versus mixed breed dogs
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. "
Some purebred breeders argue that these "designer breeds" are bad because mixed breed dogs have a chance of getting the worst of both breeds. Many people who love mixed breed dogs disagree with this because mixed breed dogs possess what is called "hybrid vigor". Hybrid vigor describes the increased strength of different characteristics in hybrids which can give us the possibility to obtain a genetically superior dog by combining the best virtues of its parents due to the genetic diversity of both breeds of dog's gene pools. Many people argue that because of this the mixed breed dogs are healthier, live longer lives, and tend to be much smarter than their purebred parents. Most genetic problems are considered to stem from recessive genes, which in fact sometimes makes purebreds unhealthier than mixed breeds.Some people also agrue that the popularity and high demand for these "designer breeds" causes breeders to become greedy and inturn creates horrible puppy mills and harm to these poor animals. It is also agrued that there have always been puppy mills and always will be. There are puppy mills for both "designer bred dogs" and "purebred dogs". The problem isn't the mixed breed popularity, it's the fact that no matter what dog you choose to buy you should always buy from a reputable breeder. If everyone stopped buying "designer dogs" this would not stop puppy mills, this would only change the type of dog that puppy mills will breed.
Bottom line is "NEVER BUY FROM A PUPPY MILL OR A PLACE THAT SUPPORTS PUPPY MILLS"! Always buy from a reputable breeder. Even better, always go to your animal shelter first because remember.....
~ IN A PERFECT WORLD, EVERY DOG WOULD HAVE A HOME AND EVERY HOME WOULD HAVE A DOG! ~
Boo! Dress up your Puggle for Halloween!
Puggles Life Expectancy
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
The life expectancy of a puggle is estimated to be between 12 to 15 years. To bad they didn't live forever! Exercise for a Puggle
"A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk!"
The activity level required for a puggle is moderate. Puggles love to go for walks. A daily walk is usually sufficient with some time to run and play. Some say that it is nice to have a yard or park near by for a nice run since many puggles take after the beagle's hyper side and it's nice for them to be able to burn off some energy this way. Grooming Required for a Puggle
"Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog!"
Due to the the puggle's short coat, grooming and maintence is very low.Ocassional coat brushings, baths, nail clippings and teeth brushings are sufficient.
Due to a puggle's floopy ears, the ears should be checked and cleaned regularly to avoid infections.
Niether a pug or a beagle are hypoallergenic so this in turn makes puggles not hypoallergenic as well.
How much does a Puggle cost?
"A dog is priceless because you can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!"
Even though a puggle is not considered a purebred dog, because of their "Designer Dog" status, the price of a puggle usually ranges between $500 to $1000.Even better, try to get a free puggle at an animal shelter!
Puggles love to be spoiled!
Celebrities who own a Puggle
"Friends Fur-ever."
Some celebrities that are known to own a loveable puggle are:
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Kelly Osburne
- Julianne Moore
- "Rocky himself" Sylvester Stallone
- "mobster Soprano's star" James Gandolfini.
- Jake Gyllenhaal
- Kelly Osburne
- Julianne Moore
- "Rocky himself" Sylvester Stallone
- "mobster Soprano's star" James Gandolfini.
Pictures of Puggle Puppies
"Whoever said you can't buy happiness forgot little puppies."
Here are some great Puggle products!
Pictures of Adult Puggles
"I wonder what goes through a dog's mind when they see us peeing in his water bowl?
This is a great way to remember a Puggle that's crossed the rainbow bridge :O(
"They may be gone from this earth but their paw prints will forever be left on our hearts."
The loss of a pet is a devastating thing. Although they are gone from this earth they shall never be forgotten. They will always live through our memories, dreams and hearts!
I came across these beautiful photo etched granite pet memorial head stones. I think this would be a wonderful way to pay tribute to a pet that you've lost.
I came across these beautiful photo etched granite pet memorial head stones. I think this would be a wonderful way to pay tribute to a pet that you've lost.
Here's where you can get a photo etched head stone for your Puggle.
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Final Note
"A dog is a man's best friend."
I think everyone should get the chance to SNUGGLE A PUGGLE!!Woof Woof!!
Puggle Poll
"Happiness is a warm puppy. "
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Here are some great Puggle books!
Watch a cute puggle video!
"To err is human, to forgive is canine."
Watch a funny puggle video!
"Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails."
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mrpuggle wrote...
Hey Guys! I made Christmas Stuff for us Puggles. Come see. Thanks, Mr. Puggle
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Posted December 12, 2008
