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What is a Puggle?
Puggles are a relatively new
hybrid dog breed. This is achieved by mating a select female
Beagle to a select male Pug, resulting in a very
sweet-tempered, affectionate (but not yippy, hyper, or
insecure) pup that is very low-maintenance and
family-friendly. You will find your Puggle to be great with
children and other dogs, loose-skinned, wrinkly-faced, and
endearing in both personality and looks well into their adult
lives.
Puggles exemplify the best
of what dogs are all about. Loyalty, companionship, and
affection; translating into a breed that is very eager to
please its owner. It has been proven over time that Puggle
owners feel their Puggles change their own family chemistry
for the better giving everyone a "lift" by their happy, can-do
natures. Additionally, Puggles are durable, hardy dogs that
can easily take a bit of rough-housing, boys love them for
this. Girls appreciate their affectionate, lap-loving
qualities. Due to their elongated snouts, breathing problems
are not a problem. As well, their eyes tend not to bulge.
A Puggles greatest delight
seems to be to be in their owner's presence. This quality
tends to keep them close to you (they love to be cuddled!). Typical of most hybrid breeds, Puggles display no congenital
defects or particular health concerns. Like all
straight-haired dog breeds, Puggles do shed. However, their
relatively short coat and small size minimizes this problem.
Puggles typically grow
to be 14-30 lbs. as adults, are 13-15" high at the shoulder,
typically have a curly tail, are tan with a black muzzle-
earning them the nickname of "miniature Mastiffs". You might
see some Puggles with some white markings, or black Puggles,
but typically you would see the tan with the black muzzle.
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