| A search for "Pocket Puggle" will return hundreds of | | | | It's history dates back to the 15th century, but only |
| results. Websites that claim to sell this "rare" dog and | | | | became well known through Queen Elizabeth I. The |
| people who have decided they must have one. Yet | | | | Queen gained a strong admiration for these miniature |
| few attempt to explain where this name comes from. | | | | beagles that she referred to as "Glove" or "Pocket" |
| 1. Runt of the Litter - Simply an unhealthy runt of the | | | | Beagles. These beagles at 9 inches tall were so small |
| little, who happens to be smaller than other puggles, not | | | | they could fit in a saddle bag or pocket. The standards |
| due to smaller parents but just through natural | | | | for these dogs was written in the early 1900's, but the |
| selection. I have always felt that this was what people | | | | breed since became extinct. Modern Breeders have |
| were referring to when discussing "pocket puggles". | | | | tried to recreate this standard, but have not |
| However, there are two other possibilities of what a | | | | successfully re-created any accepted standard to |
| pocket puggle could be. | | | | date. |
| 2. Pug /Rat Terrier Mix - Clearly this cross does not | | | | I hope this article serves to further educate Puggle |
| equal Puggle, but that doesn't stop breeders from | | | | Owners and potential Puggle Owners. It is often |
| selling them as such. Although this cross does result in | | | | difficult to get accurate information, so I have tried to |
| a puppy that looks similar to a small puggle, it is not and | | | | do the research for you and put it together in an easy |
| you should be skeptical of any breeder that tries to sell | | | | to read, easy to understand format. This type of |
| this mix to you as a "Pocket Puggle". | | | | information should better prepare you for |
| 3. Olde English Beagle/Pug Mix - The Olde English | | | | conversations with breeders and people who insist |
| Beagle was at one point a legitimate breed of Beagle. | | | | they have "Genuine" Pocket Puggles. |