| Puggle stands as a wonderful example of today's | | | | character. |
| trend in creating dog hybrids. Dog hybrid is often | | | | Puggles are on an average 13-15 inches at the |
| known as crossbreds. These are usually designer | | | | shoulder and they weigh around 15-30 pounds. There |
| dogs born from parents of two different breeds. | | | | is a special type of puggle, named Pocket Puggle, and |
| This planned mixing of different breeds are intended | | | | they differ from the regular variety and they weigh |
| to obtain certain characteristics in the new puppy. | | | | around 10 pounds. As far as the health of this dog is |
| Puggle is a crossbred between pug and beagle. A | | | | concerned, they can develop snoring and other |
| puggle is bred in different ways. It can be born by | | | | breathing problems such as wheezing, although their |
| crossbreeding a pug and beagle, a puggle and beagle, | | | | muzzle is slightly longer than a pug. Obesity is often |
| and a pug and puggle. Since this new breed is an | | | | noticed in these dogs because of their habit of |
| independent one, breeding two puggles as well can | | | | overeating. Often breathing problems are noticed in |
| produce a puggle. | | | | them due to vigorous exercise. They have a |
| Puggle has a very short history. The first puggle was | | | | generous life span of 12-15 years. |
| bred back in the year 2000. American Canine Hybrid | | | | Puggles are generally low maintenance dogs, hence |
| Club has recognized this new breed. However like | | | | their grooming is quite easier. Occasionally they need |
| most of the designer dogs, puggles are not | | | | bath and can be cleaned often by rubbing with wet |
| recognized by American Kennel Club or in other major | | | | towels. Brushing them regularly helps keep their coat |
| organizations, but are accepted in some dog shows. | | | | glossy and clean. Although puggles don't bear as |
| Puggle is found to be better breed than its pure | | | | many wrinkles as pugs do, still their wrinkles need to |
| breed parents they are derived from. It is a stronger | | | | be wiped daily. During spring puggles shed a lot |
| dog with increased health and vigor than its parents, | | | | leaving hairs wherever they roam about. |
| since many health weaknesses are not observed in | | | | Puggles are renowned for their friendly and loving |
| them. But it is worth mentioning that puggles are | | | | nature. They prefer to stay in their master's laps and |
| susceptible to overeating and catching cold like pug. | | | | fellow family members. They are equally comfortable |
| Usually puggles are intelligent and their playful | | | | in outdoor, running and playing in the fresh air. The |
| disposition makes it difficult to train them up. | | | | social and affectionate nature of the puggle has |
| However at heart this dog is a clown and easily | | | | earned them the popularity of being an excellent |
| catches tricks and behaviors that ring out their true | | | | family pet. |