| One of the most common questions regarding Puggles | | | | Conclusion: Now that we have scene the two gene |
| is "Where can I get a miniature or Pocket Puggle?" | | | | pools that will be used to create a Puggle we will look |
| The Answer is that there is no such thing as a Pocket | | | | at what possibilities the Puggle has for height, weight, |
| Puggle. I have decided to write this article to tackle the | | | | health, and temperament. The main health issue scene |
| questions surrounding the size of a Puggle. My hope is | | | | in Pugs is breathing issues caused by their short |
| this article will prevent future Puggle owners from | | | | muzzle. This problem is generally offset to a great |
| being misled by Breeders or Pet Shops who are | | | | extent in the Puggle, due to the longer muzzle of the |
| claiming to sell Pocket Puggles. | | | | beagle. Beagles can be prone to heart dieses, epilepsy, |
| The Basics: There are two different breeds involved in | | | | and eye and back problems which are also found less |
| the creation of a Puggle (Pug & Beagle). Because | | | | often in Puggles due to the expanded gene pool. They |
| the Beagle is the larger of the two breeds, it is | | | | both have a generous lifespan of 12-15 years, both are |
| generally used as the female in this crossbreed. | | | | energetic, sturdy little dogs that have minimal shedding |
| The Pug: The height of the average male Pug is 12-14 | | | | and make great family pets. The minimum height and |
| inches. Females are slightly smaller at 10-12 inches. The | | | | weight of a Puggle that has been properly is 12 inches |
| average weight for the Pug is 13 - 20lbs. | | | | and 18lbs. Any smaller than this and you are looking at |
| The Beagle: There are two standard sizes for the | | | | major health problems and poor breeding practices. |
| Beagle. | | | | The maximum size a Puggle should reach is around |
| 13 inches - Beagles in this class should be less than 13 | | | | 15inches and 30lbs. |
| inches | | | | I hope this article has shed light on the fact that it is |
| 15 inches - Beagles in this class should be between 13 | | | | physically impossible to create a healthy Puggle that |
| - 15 inches | | | | can be classified as a "Pocket" dog. |
| The average weight ranges from 20 - 25lbs. | | | | |