| There are several different hybrid breeds of dogs | | | | Puggles are small dogs that weigh in at 15 to 30 |
| being developed by breeders today. None of these | | | | pounds and average about 15 inches in height at the |
| new breeds are becoming popular any faster than the | | | | shoulder. They tend to have weight issues if you do |
| Puggle. While all the cross breed dogs of the past | | | | not watch their eating habits. While they do not have |
| were known as mutts, this is no longer true in every | | | | as many wrinkles as a pug, their skin does seem to |
| case these days. These new multi-breed dogs have | | | | bear some wrinkles. For the most part they have a |
| become known as designer dogs and are growing in | | | | short coat that requires little maintenance. Regular |
| numbers day by day. By combining breeds, breeders | | | | brushing and an occasional bath will keep your puggles |
| are looking to create dogs that have all the best | | | | coat clean and shiny. |
| characteristics of each of the dogs but with none of | | | | If you are looking for a small dog that is playful and full |
| their normal inherent issues. | | | | of energy, then a puggle may be just what you are |
| The puggle is created by breeding a pug to a beagle, a | | | | looking for. They are usually very loving and |
| puggle and a beagle, or a pug and a puggle. Puggles | | | | affectionate animals and can be trained with the |
| can also be bred to each other to produce a puggle. | | | | proper consistent discipline required of their original |
| Many believe that a puggle is actually a better dog | | | | breeds. While the normal breathing problems |
| than a pure bred pug or beagle. I suppose this is | | | | associated with the pug breed has been somewhat |
| because the puggle will not have the health issues | | | | lessened in the puggle, it has not been entirely |
| commonly found in pugs and beagles. The first puggle | | | | eliminated. If you are exercising your puggle in |
| was bred in the year 2000, and since its birth as a | | | | extremely hot weather, you need to be sure it does |
| breed it, like other designer dogs, has had trouble | | | | not become overheated as this is when he could have |
| convincing the major dog organizations to recognize | | | | some difficulty breathing due to its short snout. Outside |
| the breed. Puggles are yet to be recognized by the | | | | of the few small issues with their breathing and |
| American Kennel Club nor any other major | | | | tendency to be a little overweight, the puggle should |
| organization with the exception of the American | | | | make for a wonderful pet for you and your family for |
| Canine Hybrid Club. However, I am sure as more time | | | | many years to come. |
| goes by, this situation will begin to change. | | | | |