Puggle Dog Breed Information :
The Puggle is a hybrid or mixed breed dog a cross between the Beagle and Pug breeds. They’ve become fairly popular, thanks to their fun-loving personality and cute looks.
Puggle Dog Breed Group: Hybrid Dogs.
Puggle Height: 3 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder.
Puggle Weight: 18 to 30 pounds.
Puggle Life Span: 10 to 15 years.
More About This Dog Breed:
Puggles shed, and need weekly brushing to get rid of loose or dead hair. They also require some special care to keep their skin folds and wrinkles clean and dry. Puggles are smart, but they can be stubborn. Train them with positive reinforcement techniques, such as food rewards, praise, and play. Puggles (1) are active and energetic. They need daily exercise and will enjoy a couple of 15-minute walks or playtimes. The Puggle is a cross breed a mix of the Pug and Beagle rather than a true breed.
Puggle History:
The Puggle is the result of an accidental cross breeding between a Pug and a Beagle, probably sometime in the 1990s. The breed has become very popular, thanks to his novelty, sweet nature, and cute looks.
Puggle Size:
Most Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh 18 to 30 pounds. Toy-size Puggles (2) are usually less than 13 inches tall and weigh 8 to 17 pounds.
Puggle Personality:
The Puggle is a sweet, intelligent dog who can fit easily into family life. They can be playful and cuddly and enjoy spending time with the people in their lives. Puggles usually get along well with everyone, including kids and other pets. Potential behavior problems include howling, barking, digging, or wandering.
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Puggle Health:
Not all Puggles will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed:
Stenotic Nares (6).
Hip Dysplasia (7).
Hypothyroidism (8).
Patellar Luxation (9).
Epilepsy (10).
Cherry Eye (11).
Puggle Care:
Puggles (3) are people-lovers and should live indoors with the family, not outside. So long as they're indoor dogs and get enough exercise, they can adapt to any living situation, including apartments although they can bark a lot. Some even have a tendency to howl, a trait they inherit from their Beagle parent.
Puggle Feeding:
Recommended daily amount: 5/8 to 1.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Puggle Coat Color And Grooming:
The Puggle has a short, smooth, double coat. The undercoat is short and dense, covered by a slightly longer topcoat. Colors include fawn, red, tan, lemon, black, or any of those colors with white (known as particolor). Some Puggles have black masks on the face. Puggles (4) shed, like both their parent breeds. Brush your Puggle weekly to get rid of excess hair. Trim his nails once or twice a month, as needed.
Puggle with Children And Other Pets:
The Puggle is generally a sweet-tempered dog who gets along well with children of all ages. Puggles (5) are sociable and generally do well with other dogs and pets. They may chase smaller pets, however, especially if they've inherited their Beagle parent's hunting instincts.