I plan on buying a puggle in a week and am just wondering what kind of dogs they are. Anyone have any input?
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Puggles tend to be about 15-20 pounds, and 13-15 inches at the shoulders. While colors vary, and there are completely black as well as multicolored Puggles, the vast majority are fawn colored with wrinkled black masks (similar to Pugs), but with the longer body, slightly increased size, and longer nose and floppy ears associated with Beagles. Because Puggles are a crossbreed, the appearance of the breed is less predictable than that of a purebred dog, since there is a decreased ability to predict which attributes will be inherited from which parent.
Because of longer legs, more room in the skull for the eyes, and less effusive wrinkles, Puggles in general avoid many difficulties with eyes, joints, and skin wrinkles common to Pugs; however, they may have more problems than typical Beagles. 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. Conversely, their nasal cavities are likely to be shorter and less efficient than those of Beagles, which could be a problem if the dog also inherited the Beagle's propensity to run, especially for long periods.
A common eye infection is cherry eye, from the Beagle side of the family.
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 which make excellent housepets, and many Puggle owners testify to their winning personality as one of their strongest points. They get along wonderfully with children- girls usually adore their lap-dog qualities, but at the same time, the pups are always ready for a wrestling match or tug of war with boys. Their playful disposition, however, makes them a bit slow to train and some can be really hyper, a trait they share with both Pugs and Beagles. That said, 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). They also shed many small, light-colored hairs, and occasionally have gas. Unlike Pugs, they generally do not snore or make snuffling noises. While they have a relatively standard bark, and vary widely as to how often they bark, some inherit the odd, nasal baying of Beagles, a mix of a baying hound and the coo-ing of a pigeon (some say sounding like 'Gizmo' from the movie Gremlins). That said, their barking is much more easy to deal with than most Beagles, and many Puggles are barely vocal at all.
Why anyone would want to breed a beagle and a pug together is beyond me. Really the only reason they do it is because the name sounds cute. PUGGLE. That is not a reason to breed 2 dogs together. Frankly, I think the dogs are ugly, despite the cute name. You should not pay bad breeders for mixed breed dogs. That is why this "designer dog" has gotten out of hand.
They are a mutt, pure and simple. Has anyone noticed that most are first generation and very few successfully whelp a litter of pups??
What a ripoff. Go to a pound and save a mixed breed dog's life rather than pay some shyster to breed them deliberately.
STOP ENCOURAGING THE BREEDING OF MONGRELS!!
THE SHELTERS ARE FULL OF THEM
Don't listen to these other people. They are very ignorant. Puggle's are very cute and family oriented. My husband works for a pet products distributor and they say that actually this breed is very good and popular. I myself would of liked to get one, but they were out of my price range at the times, so I got at rat terrier/fox terrier mix. Good luck.
Well, there's really no way to know for sure because they are a mixed-breed dog..therefore, they all have vastly different characters and looks. Please don't support these people breeding "designer dogs" just for money. Go to the shelter and rescue one! Try this website: http://www.petfinder.com/
Just put in your breed preference and location and see all the homeless dogs near you! Look at these little guys: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/disp.
Maybe they are near you?
Puggles are MUTTS. And everyone that I have met has had nasty temperments. They are lucky they are little or they would be a bigger problem than they currently are. Evil little dominating things!
what kind of dogs they are?? = MUTTS.
they are a gimmick dog.. a cross between too breeds sold for outragously high prices.
the parents used to make such crosses are always low quality dogs - if they were good quality they would be breeding purebreds NOT mutts
I would seriously rethink your purchase.. do not give any money to somebody as unethical as this.. you are paying too much for a low quality pup.. sure its cute.. but all pups are cute.
you would be far better off to go to your local Humane Society or SPCA and look at the puppies they have there, the costs will be far better and they will give you better info because they are there for the pets NOT for profit, the SPCA will get new pups every week so keep checking or ask to be on a waiting list.
NEVER NEVER buy from a pet store - you pay too much and contribute to the cruel industry of puppy mills and get low quality pets.
Ug. If you're not familiar with the Beagle breed, you really need to do some research before getting a puggle. We get a lot of these in at the shelter I volunteer at because people buy these "designer" breeds without learning about the temperaments.
Do a google search and a lot of research before bringing a puggle (or any other breed) into your home.
A friend of mine has a puggle and they are extremely high energy dogs - just like both beagle and pug puppies can be! Beagles are working dogs and need a lot of exercise and stimulation to keep them from getting bored and destructive. If you get one that is more pug, you also have to worry about their breathing problems. They also are shedders even though their hair is short.
The other issue with puggles is that they are essentially, just mutts, so you have no idea exactly what you are going to get as far as : coloring, tail, face, behavior.etc.
So even if you know two or three people with puggles, chances are you will get a puggle that is nothing like them!
Sadly, they are just another money-making trend for people that don't really care about dogs.just making more money.
well if therebrecd with a pug u can expect to act like apug in soe sorts ive never had a puggle but owned 3 pugs and the pugs are the best to have
They aren't a "breed" they are a mix. Unfortunately Puggles are prone to some serious structural problems, eye problems, breathing problems, etc. They are a cross between two totally opposite breeds that really should not be crossed.That's not to say every Puggle will have an issue, however enough of them do to be extremely worrisome.
The problem is people are crossing breeds together without any regard to the genetics of the breeds they are crossing, of structural differences, etc.in doing so they are creating some serious issues. The "designer" breed craze is nothing more then a money making scheme and the ultimate price will be paid by the poor dogs being produced.
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