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WHAT IS A PUGGLE?
The hot designer dog of the decade, a Puggle is a mix between a purebred pug and a purebred beagle. Second generation Puggles come from breeding puggle to puggle, puggle to pug or puggle to beagle. With their cute, curled tail, stout body and wrinkled forehead, it's no wonder they are so popular. Puggles tend to be between 15–30 pounds and stand 13–15 inches at the shoulders. While colors vary such as black, silver, beige as well as multicolored puggles, the vast majority are fawn–colored with wrinkled black masks similar to pugs. The Puggle's hair coat is short and they do shed and they are not hypoallergenic..
Because puggles are a crossbreed, the appearance of the breed is less predictable than that of a purebred dog. This is due to the decreased ability to predict which attributes will be inherited from which parent.Because of their longer legs, eye socket size, and less effusive wrinkles, puggles often avoid many difficulties with eyes, joints, and skin wrinkles common to pugs. While pugs are particularly susceptible to heat stroke, the longer nasal cavity of the puggle makes the breed more tolerant to the heat and less likely to overheat while running in the summer. Puggles have a tail the length of a Beagle but tends to be slightly curled like a Pug. Puggles are low maintenance dogs. They need an occasional bath, nail clipping, and ear cleaning.
As pets, puggles have the mild mannered yet playful "lap dog" qualities often associated with pugs, mixed with the more energetic tendencies typical of the hunting qualities of a beagle. A cheerful clown who loves to play but then quickly tires for a short nap, puggles are mid-sized dogs that make excellent housepets, and many puggle owners testify to their winning personality as one of their strongest points. Puggles are affectionate and get along well with children. They retain the friendly, laid-back disposition of both breeds, but while their size makes them perfect for apartments, they need a bit more exercise and attention than some traditional apartment dogs (pugs included). Like most dogs, puggles also bark, and vary widely as to how often they bark. Some inherit the odd, nasal baying of beagles altho their barking is much more easy to deal with than most beagles, and many puggles are barely vocal at all.
As with any dog there is no guarantee that the above traits will hold true in any particular puppy. Puggles are terrific athletes, and enjoy field trials, agility trials and obedience. Some clubs offer these events to mixed breed dogs.
Puggles were first bred about the year 1993, Wallace Havens in Wisconsin was the first Puggle breeder. A Puggle is not a breed itself, but a hybrid from two breeds. A true Puggle is from a purebred beagle female and purebred pug male. Many people think that hybrids have an advantage over purebreds, in that many of the weaknesses inherent in purebreds are less pronounced. The genetic mixing produces an overall stronger dog.
Anytime you cross breeds, you are likely to get traits from either breed, especially if the breeder is not careful in his parenting selections.
Beagle Traits
Beagles are from England and were bred to hunt rabbits in a pack formation. They like to be with a "pack," whether that pack is a human family or other dogs. They are intelligent and quick to learn, but can be stubborn. Being rabbit dogs, they do dig. Beagles can be howlers or barkers. Beagles are very lovable, curious dogs & known to love children.
Pug Traits
Pugs are from Asia and make great dogs for apartments and small areas. Pugs were bred to be human companions, so they do not have the digging tendency. They demand a lot of attention and enjoy the playful energy of children. Like a beagle, a pug can be a stubborn dog, but they warm-up to human attention quickly. A gentle, firm, and consistent training is recommended for these dogs.
Second generation puggles can be registered with the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) in Arkansas but that is as far as they will go at this time. The ACHC currently has about 50 registered Puggle breeders. The ACHC registers only first and second generation puggles.
Puggles are for
cuddles!!!!!!!
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