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Puggle Puppies
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Puggle Puppies
The Puggle is a cross between a Pug and a Beagle. This small dog is one of a number of new breeds classed as a "Designer Dog".
Because Puggles are a cross it can be difficult to predict exactly what they will look like but one thing is for sure they always look cute!
Most Puggles have a fawn, tan and black colour. Have a wrinkled muzzle, short legs and a curly tail.
Although they are a cross between two pedigree dogs they are not a pedigree dog in their own right.
The Beagle Parent
The Beagles origin is the United Kingdom. It was used as a hunting dog to catch birds and rabbits. It's a Tri-Colour dog black, white and Tan with a close medium length coat. With long ears and brown eyes a very good looking dog.
The Beagle has a nice gentle nature and is highly intelligent. Good with children although this breed can be very naughty and requires firm handling.
Because they were bred as a hunting dog if they get the scent of anything they tend to be off. The last you see of them is a tail disappearing into the distance! Fortunately this trait does not appear to have been passed down to the Puggle.
The Beagle has a nice gentle nature and is highly intelligent. Good with children although this breed can be very naughty and requires firm handling.
Because they were bred as a hunting dog if they get the scent of anything they tend to be off. The last you see of them is a tail disappearing into the distance! Fortunately this trait does not appear to have been passed down to the Puggle.
The Pug Parent
Pugs originated in China although they looked different than they do today.
They have a fine glossy coat and are mostly black, fawn, apricot and silver. They have wrinkled foreheads and a strong muscular body. The Pugs tail should be tightly curled.
They are classed as a toy breed and weigh in at around 17 pounds. Their temperament is playful, charming and happy.
Pugs do have some health problems mostly associated with breathing and in regulating their temperature.
They have a fine glossy coat and are mostly black, fawn, apricot and silver. They have wrinkled foreheads and a strong muscular body. The Pugs tail should be tightly curled.
They are classed as a toy breed and weigh in at around 17 pounds. Their temperament is playful, charming and happy.
Pugs do have some health problems mostly associated with breathing and in regulating their temperature.
Why would you want a Puggle as a pet?
Bearing in mind that the Puggle is not a pedigree dog and that in the UK you could pay up to £600 ($1100) for one what makes the Puggle so great and why do so many people want one?
Puggle puppies are:
Puggle puppies are:
- Cute
- Small and can sit in your lap
- Energetic
- Weigh about 16 pounds
- Sweet tempered
- Intelligent
- Loving
- Social
- Good with children (If brought up correctly)
- Get on with other pets
- Like to go out for walks
- Love to be cuddled and made a fuss of
- Low maintenance (easy to look after)
- Fairly easy to train (although as with all dogs they do need to be trained)
- They don't normally have any of the faults associated with their parents
Looking after your Puggle
Although classed as a lap dog the Puggle is still a "Real Dog"! It makes an ideal companion and is well suited to living in a small apartment. As with all dogs bear the following in mind.
The famous line "A dog is for LIFE not just Christmas" springs to mind. Be very sure you can commit to your dog for life before buying one.
Good luck in finding your perfect dog.
- Can you afford to buy and maintain him? (Purchase price, Vets fees, food,insurance..)
- Do you have the time required to train him?
- Are you at work all day (No dog should be left alone for long periods)
- Can you give him the exercise he needs?
- Can you keep him for 10-15 years?
- Will you never neglect him
The famous line "A dog is for LIFE not just Christmas" springs to mind. Be very sure you can commit to your dog for life before buying one.
Good luck in finding your perfect dog.
Warning - Do your own research
The Puggle makes an excellent pet and it's popularity has led to their being a shortage of puppies for sale. Unfortunately when their is money to be made people will exploit anything including dogs. Large scale breeding "Puppy Farms" are now being used by some people to try and "Fill The Gap".
People who own these farms are interested in money not the puppies welfare. These dogs tend to be unsocialised and transported long distances, they don't have their puppy "Shots" and are often in poor condition.
If you want a Puggle puppy be sure to research your breeder first! Don't just buy the first puppy you see. Ensure your new puppy has come from an "Ethical Breeder"
Your Puggle Puppy can live for 9-14 years a few extra weeks doing your research isn't going to make any difference.
People who own these farms are interested in money not the puppies welfare. These dogs tend to be unsocialised and transported long distances, they don't have their puppy "Shots" and are often in poor condition.
If you want a Puggle puppy be sure to research your breeder first! Don't just buy the first puppy you see. Ensure your new puppy has come from an "Ethical Breeder"
Your Puggle Puppy can live for 9-14 years a few extra weeks doing your research isn't going to make any difference.
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