Puggles
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Country of origin
United States
Classification and breed Standards
Not recognized by most major kennel clubs
A Puggle
is a crossbreed (hybrid) between two breeds of dogs, a Pug and a Beagle (First generation is 50% Pug and 50% Beagle).
Appearance
Puggles tend to be about 20-30 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.
Health
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.
Temperament
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. 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.
Miscellaneous
Like all mixed-breed dog, no major kennnel club recognizes the Puggle as a
dog breed. However, many dog sports allow mixed-breed dogs to participate, and the
Beagle half of the Puggle might enjoy some such activities.
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