| The newest designer dog on the block is the puggle. | | | | raised. Some are raised in places where there is little |
| Many people love them because they are small, cute | | | | human contact. Because they are in demand, you may |
| and cuddly. They are a mixed bred that is a cross | | | | find them sold just about anywhere from a backyard |
| between a Pug and a Beagle. They are adorable and | | | | puppy mill to a pet store. |
| make good pets to many families. | | | | You can adopt a puggle from an individual owner or |
| Many puggles are sold by breeders and pet stores. | | | | from a shelter. Generally, the individual owner will know |
| The cost will be between $250 and $1,000 with many | | | | about the dog, where it came from and how it came |
| going for more. However, to save on cost, many go to | | | | to be up for adoption. At a shelter, you may not know |
| shelters where they can find great dogs at a smaller | | | | these details. Also, from an individual owner, you still |
| price. | | | | may pay $350 or more, but at a shelter you may only |
| There are many things you should know about this | | | | have to pay for the cost of neutering or spaying which |
| breed though before you go to get one so that you | | | | may be around $150. |
| can give them the best home and they can give you | | | | Finding a puggle that was raised in a home is best |
| hours of fun. Puggles are very energetic and intelligent | | | | because they already have the socialization skills hat |
| which means that they will be constantly on the go. | | | | they won't get from a kennel. They are used to |
| They need a lot of attention and a lot of exercise. | | | | household noises, being handled and are potty trained. |
| Puggles do best in areas where they can run around. | | | | These are pluses when you are bringing home a new |
| They don't do so well in apartment living, but they do | | | | puppy in any breed. |
| get along with other animals in a home. They also are | | | | Shelters also have puggles but generally keep them |
| very friendly. You won't have a lot of maintenance for | | | | either the pug or the beagle breed instead of breaking |
| care, because they are a short haired breed and they | | | | them down into this category. At a shelter, you may |
| just require brushing. They are small dogs so they are | | | | not know where the puggle came from because they |
| great as lap dogs. | | | | usually are strays or are dumped for one or more |
| Now that you know something about them, there are | | | | reasons. |
| many reasons why adopting a puggle is better than | | | | There is a lot of information on the Internet about |
| purchasing one. Puggles come from many different | | | | puggles and this is your first place to start if you are |
| environments and it is important for you as the soon to | | | | thinking about getting one. Always make sure that you |
| be owner to know exactly where your puppy was | | | | see the puggle before you adopt it. |