Puggle Dogs Information

Written by: Shawna L. Krautheim

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Alternate Names: Peagle, Beagle Pug Cross, Pug Beagle Mix

Common Misspellings:  Pugle, Puggull, Pugull, Pugles

Learn all about Puggle Dogs and Puppies through our indepth guide to the Puggle dog breed. You'll find solid information about Puggle dog history, Puggle life expectancy Puggle dog appearance, Puggle temperament and personality, Puggle health problems, Puggle puppy care, training Puggle puppy dogs and more. Also includes important information about choosing a responsible Puggle dog breeder.

The Puggle is a very new hybrid dog, often referred to as a "designer dog breed," due to his being bred as a cute and cuddly companion and bringing high prices in the pet stores. Many will argue that this Pug and Beagle hybrid cross is simply a fad and that they will never gain breed status, though owners of Puggles are sure to argue this with any nay-sayers. Puggle breeders take their snuggly Puggle puppies very seriously.

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Puggle Facts

The Puggle Dog Breed In Brief

Country of Origin: United States of America

Puggle Height: 13-15 inches at the shoulders

Puggle Weight: 15-30 pounds

Puggle Color Variations: Any Pug or Beagle Color including Black, Fawn and Tri-color.

Puggle Size Variations: Toy Puggle, Pocket Puggle, Standard Puggle, Imperial Puggle

Puggle Exercise Needs: Moderate

Puggle Grooming Demands: Minimal

Puggle Trainability: Medium Difficult

Puggle Life Expectancy: 10-12 years

Average Puggle Prices: $750 to $2500, depending on Pedigree

Good With Children: Yes

Good With Other Pets: Yes

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Puggle Dog History

The origins of the Puggle are a bit on the hazy side, though it's believed to have been the result of a secret tryst that occurred when someone escaped from their kennel and decided to get romantic. The end result of this Romeo and Juliet love affair would be a litter of puppies that seemed to possess a Beagle-like body, coupled with the sweet face and wrinkles of a Pug. In no time, the Puggle became one of the popular "designer breeds," and would be found within pet stores and offered up for sale in various newspapers and across the internet. While not yet recognized as a breed all their own, there is no disputing the popularity of this personable pup.

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Puggle Dog Appearance

The Puggle appearance can vary widely, considering that this hybrid is still a very new cross and that one can find the puppies to either resemble one of the parents or, ideally, come out as a healthy blending of the two. On the average, however, the Puggle puppy will mature to be roughly 13-15 inches tall at the shoulder, and will weigh anywhere from 15-30 pounds as an adult.

The perfect Puggle look is a puppy that possesses a slightly longer and athletic body, like that of the Beagle parent, and a slightly longer and leaner muzzle. This eliminates many of the respiratory problems that are so commonly seen in purebred Pugs, while keeping many of the preferred Pug traits, such as the wrinkles, the round eyes, and quite often, the curled tail. Additionally, most Puggle breeders also say that the cross eliminates the puppy's tendency to hunt, making it less likely that he will wander away from home like the Beagle breed is commonly faulted as doing.

Puggles can be found in several colors, such as the common Pug shades of fawn and black, as well as golden, or any known Beagle shade.. While white markings are not as common, they can occur and it's not unheard of to find spotted Puggles or blue-ticked varieties. Just as some Puggles can take their body type from either parent, so also can they develop in a variety of colors, depending on the genetic makeup of their parents. The only thing that can be said, for sure about the Puggle puppy, is that he's bound to be adorable.

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Puggle Grooming

Caring for your Puggle puppy is surprisingly simple and can be accomplished with a few minutes spent brushing them with a soft-bristled brush once a week. This will help to remove any dead hairs or dander, as well as distributing the skin's natural oils through your Puggle's coat. Doing this will give him a sleek shining coat, as well as lessening the number of pale hairs you find on your favorite black slacks. Additionally, it's important to watch your Puggle's ears and clean them if necessary; like most floppy-eared breeds, if left unattended, your Puggle's ears run a risk of becoming infected.

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Puggle Exercise Needs

Puggles need a moderate amount of exercise. While not long-legged, many of them inherit the hyperactivity and desire for constant entertainment that is common in both of the parent breeds, the Pug and the Beagle. A fenced-in yard works well for these busy-bodies or, if you live in the city, it's highly recommended that they take a couple of good walks per day, as well as having a day or two a week where they can enjoy time playing in a dog park.

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Puggle Temperament

Puggles are known to be very sweet and affectionate medium-sized dogs. Possessing a great mixture of rough and tumble rough-housing with loveable lap-dog, they are popular pets for children, suited for both boys and girls, as well as making a dog that appeals well to the parents of the household.
The Puggle is also a notorious clown that loves to be the center of attention - because of this, however, some argue that the Puggle puppy can be a bit difficult to train. His mind is all about fun and games, and he likes to spend very little time doing monotonous things, such as learning to sit and stay.

One thing that one needs to be prepared for, when welcoming a Puggle into their home, is that there is a good chance that these adorable puppies will grow into very adorable but hyper dogs. The Puggle may be short in stature, but he's a dog that loves to be on the go. If you don't have a couple of kids who are sure to keep him entertained, or lots of toys to keep a busy boy occupied, you may end up with a troublemaker on your hands. The Puggle, while possessing a very sweet disposition, is a very social dog and does not do well when left on his own for long periods of time.

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Puggle Training

Because of the Puggle's comedic personality and love of play, many claim that he can be very hard-headed and difficult to train. For this reason, it's important that you bring a healthy does of calm and patience, whenever you enter a training session with your Puggle puppy. Never raise your voice or yell at your puppy and, under no circumstance, should you ever strike your Puggle. While he may seem a bit of an airhead at times, the Puggle will retain negative memories such as this, which will only serve to make him less-willing to cooperate. For best results, offer lots of treats and rely heavily upon positive reinforcement and lots of praise - nothing will involve a Puggle puppy more than if you make learning fun.

Puggle Health

Puggle Dogs can be prone to certain hereditary health problems. That is why choosing a responsible breeder from which to purchase your Puggle puppy is very important. Responsible Puggle breeders will be well educated about the breed and carefully screen their breeding dogs for disorders that can affect these dogs.

While many purebred breeders argue that these hybrids are risky and run the chance of developing the worst of both breeds, it's more generally accepted by scientists that these mixed puppies possess something known as "hybrid vigor," due to the genetic diversity of their gene pool and the fact that roughly 90% of genetic problems are considered to be due to recessive genes. Fans of the loveable "mutt" or "Heinz-57" argue that the hybrid dogs are healthier, live longer lives, and tend to be much smarter than their purebred parents.

Some health issues that may affect the Puggle include, but are not limited to:

Respiratory problems in puppies that inherit the Pug's short muzzle

Heat intolerance

Ear infections

Skin infections, particularly around the wrinkled faces and nose

Eye infections

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Is the Puggle Right For You?

The Puggle is a lovable character, who loves to be the apple of his owner's eye. Affectionate and fun-loving, they are perfect pets in homes with children, and also do well with other pets, such as dogs and cats. While these cute dogs can be a handful to train, the general consensus is that they are definitely worth that little bit of extra effort.

There is some controversy, surrounding the Puggle hybrid, however, and it's important to know this, prior to making a puppy purchase. First off, the Puggle is not a purebred dog and there is no recognizable registry for them at this date. Be careful to avoid breeders who try and claim they breed purebred Puggles.

A word of extreme caution about "Pocket Puggles" and "Teacup Puggles"!

Be very wary of what is known as the Pocket Puggle or Teacup Puggle, as these can prove to either be dwarf specimens, the results of heavy inbreeding (with lots of health problems) or can be the offspring of Puggles crossed with toy terriers. Always do your research and purchase a Puggle only from a responsible, knowledgeable breeder in whom you can place your trust.

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Puggle Prices

Average Puggle Price: $750 - $1000

Price always varies when it comes to the purchase of a quality, home-raised healthy Puggle dog or puppy. It's of utmost importance that you place the most weight on acquiring a great Puggle puppy from a highly responsible, reputable breeder, and put the price as a secondary concern in making your decision.

Buying a Puggle dog or puppy at a cheap price from a breeder of questionable reputation can be a one-way ticket to heartbreak and great additional expense throughout the dog's life, should your Puggle puppy have hereditary health problems or behavior and temperament issues (which very often is the case with cheap-priced puppies). Buying from a highly reputable Puggle breeder is your best insurance for acquiring a well socialized, healthy puppy of stable temperament.

Puggle prices also will vary according to the puppy's conformation; puppies placed as pets and companions will generally be less expensive as show-quality Puggle puppies intended to be shown in conformation.

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Finding Puggle Puppies For Sale By Reputable Breeders

If you are ready to add an adorable Puggle puppy to your family, be sure to check out Dogs and Puppies Central's directory of Puggle Puppies For Sale, where you will find photos and information posted by reputable Puggle breeders. We actively screen Puggle breeders who wish to advertise on our service by asking that they meet and follow our Guidelines For Responsible Dog Breeders. We also ask for - and check - three references from each breeder.

By performing an initial dog breeder screening, it is our hope that we can help put you in touch with a caring, responsible Puggle breeder near you. We cannot physically inspect the premises and dogs owned by breeders advertising with us, so you need to be responsible for doing the final inspection and interview.

Let's stop the cruelty of puppy mills. Please help us keep money out of the hands of puppy mills, back yard breeders and pet stores. Buy your Puggle puppy only from a responsible, caring hobby breeder that raises their dogs and puppies in a loving home environment.

When you locate that perfect Puggle puppy - please be sure to send us some photos to be included in our growing gallery of Puggle dog and puppy pictures!

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Additional Puggle Resources:

• Puggle Wikipedia Profile
• AKC Puggle Breed Profile
• Puggle Pictures
• Puggle Videos

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