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Quick Facts
| Name | Puggle |
| Breed Parents | Pug and Beagle |
| Origin | United States, 1980s |
| Height | 10-12 inches |
| Weight | 15-30 pounds |
| Lifespan | 12-15 years |
| Temperament | Friendly, Playful |
| Exercise Needs | Running, Walk, Fetch etc 30 mins per day |
| Training Difficulty | Easy |
| Grooming Difficulty | Easy |
| Health Problems | Eye Problems, Breathing Problems and allergies |
| Coat | Short and Smooth Hair |
| Color | Shades of tan, red, lemon, white or black |
| Price | $1200-$3000 |
Introduction to Puggle
Puggle Dog Breed, is a mixed breed originated by cross breeding Beagles and Pugs which has become very popular for their physical and psychological traits i.e being cute, friendly, loving and playful. They are known for their friendly and playful attributes which makes them a great family pet.
Puggles are very good in getting along with children and other dogs which is great for most families. Besides from these traits, they can be very stubborn when you are trying to train them, also they may frequently bark in the process of training. Both parental breed, Pug and Beagles are very active in barking so Puggle also has this attribute which can be minimized to some extent with proper training and guide.
History and Origins
Puggle originated in the United States around 1980s through an accidental breeding process between Pug and Beagles. Meanwhile in 1990s first planned cross breeding between Pug and Beagles took place in Oklahoma. Puggles were then appeared world wide in 2002 and became so much popular cross breed in United States, by which it attracted a huge number of celebrity owners.
Because of its physical traits such as cute and compact, In 2005 the Puggle was named the “Hottest Dog of 2005” and the following year in 2006, Their sales recorded for more than 50% than any other cross breed in USA.
Physical Characteristics
Puggles are mixed breed of Pug and Beagles which results in their unique physical attributes and appearance. They are very compact and cute looking breed weighing about 15-30 pounds and 10-12 inches in length. They have very smooth and small coat which can be of any color most commonly found in white, black, tan, red.
Talking about Puggle’s face structure, It mostly has a scrunched-in face while others have a long snout. Their ears are dropped down just like their both parental breed. Since it is a mix breed it can vary drastically upon which parental breed face it takes after.
Temperament and Personality
Puggles are very friendly, loving, playful and affectionate which automatically makes them a great option for a compact companion. Their moderate size suits to any environment and any people of any age group. They are active and always ready to play breed and love to be cuddled by. Playing fetch, walking, running etc are some of their favorite outdoor activities which keeps them healthy, active and also helos them in socializing with people and environment.
They can easily get along with children and other animals which also makes them a bad choice for guard dogs, but when it comes to a playful companion Puggle ticks all the boxes of requirements. They are very active in barking and might bark frequently.
Exercise and Needs
As we all know Puggle is a moderately active dog, they require moderate exercises involving both physical and mental benefits. Walking, Running, playing Fetch, Hide and Seek etc are some of the best exercises for their physical and mental health which keeps them healthy and happy.
Grooming and Care
Puggles are very easy to groom and maintain because of their short coat which requires occasional brushing and bathing with high quality shampoo so that the skin wont dry out would be the optimal choice. Trimming their nails time to time, cleaning their ears and brushing their teeth with good quality toothpaste are some of the things to keep in mind while grooming.
Some helpful tips:
- Inorder to ensure its silky and shiny coat it is recommended to use slicker brush.
- One must know that they should not overwash their pet’s coat as it can damage and degrade its coat quality.
- Bathing once every 4-6 weeks with high quality shampoo is much better for their coat’s and overall health.
- Clean their ears, trimming nails, brushing their teeth with high quality toothpaste are some major cleaning activities
Health and Common Concerns
Puggles are less likely to have diseases and are usually healthy but there might be some exceptions with respiratory problems, allergies and eye problems. Usually they are genetically transferred from their parental breeds but it can be avoided through proper concerns and procedures.
Some helpful tips:
- Taking your dog to the veterinarian for regular checkups at least once every 14 weeks is recommended.
- Feed them nutritious foods like meat, authentic dog foods etc.
- Never neglect the hydration of your dog.
- Giving them necessary vaccines to fight various bacterias and allergies is necessary.
- Socializing and interacting with them by playing is an important activity for their mental health as well as physical health.
- Proper sanitation and clean environment is a must for minimal risk of bacterial diseases.
- If any sudden sickness you should immediately seek help from respective professionals.
Training and Socialization
Puggles are moderately active breeds but they love to play and interact with others. They are very easy to train and training them from early stage is much better for their growth. As Puggles are very active in barking, this can be minimized to some extent with the help of proper trainings and guides.
Some helpful tips for training:
- Teach your pet to sit, stay, heel, walk on stairs, jump etc which is essential for its safety.
- Teaching your pet what to eat, what not to eat and where to excrete, where not to is essential for cleanliness as well as pets’s safety.
- Teaching the pet to recognize family and strangers is an important activity which can be done by playing with it.
- Running is an important activity for a dog’s heart health and overall bone health which can be done by playing fetch etc.
If you encounter any problems in training or having difficulty in training your pet especially with adult pets it is best to seek help from professional trainers and training centers.
Conclusion
Therefore, at last we can say that people who are in need of a friendly and compact companion to spend time with them can easily choose puggles as their pet. They are extremely easy to pet and is an excellent choice for first time pet owners as well.
People who are wanting a guard dog should not be considering Piggles as a suitable pet for them as they are not good with guarding as they are friendly and get along with almost anyone.
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