Energetic, sweet-eyed and very lively, this is how those who spend time with him describe the puggle. This little puppy has some very special characteristics and we will detail them in this article on our site.
The puggle is a mixed dog that arises as a result of crossing a beagle and a pug. Due to the parent breeds, we are dealing with a dog that is considered small in size, has a lot of energy and charisma, so it is capable of winning the hearts of almost everyone. He shares physical and personality traits of both races, but what characteristics has he inherited exactly? Read on to find out all about the puggle, its physical characteristics, temperament and much more.
Origin of the puggle
The puggle arises from the cross between dogs of the beagle breed and those of the pug breed. Normally, in the crossing, the female is the beagle and the male is the pug, the opposite being the case very rarely. As with other hybrid breeds such as cavoodles or yorkipoos, the origin of the first puggle specimens is quite uncertain. In this way, neither the exact moment nor the place where this particular hybrid dog originates are known. There is only one first record in Wisconsin, dating back to 1980, when it was the breeder Wallace Havens who named this breed.
Like other hybrid breeds, the puggle does not have an official standard registered in any international cynological entity as an independent breed. It is considered that it is only the crossing of two other registered breeds. However, it is registered with organizations such as the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC).
Puggle Features
The puggle is a small-sized dog, with a height at the withers that usually ranges between 20 and 38 centimeters and a weight ranging from 6.5 to 14 kilograms. The general appearance of each specimen depends fundamentally on the predominant genetics, with some puggles more similar to a beagle and others more like a pug. However, we can say that, in general, they tend to share a compact body, with short limbs and a curved tail on their back.
On the other hand, and continuing with the physical characteristics of the puggle, this dog's head is medium and it has a muzzle length that variesfrom some dogs to others. In this way, some specimens have the typical folds of pugs, while others show the elongated snout of beagles. The ears are folded down and the dark eyes show a sweet and affectionate look that makes this mongrel dog one of the most adored.
The puggle's coat is short and smooth, soft to the touch and dense, close to the body. It usually has masks on its ears, back, and around its eyes, as well as patches of different colors.
Puggle colors
The most common puggle coat colors are: black, black and tan, lemon and white, tricolor, apricot and tan, and finally brown mixed with fawn. Since there is no official standard for this mixed breed, other color mixes as well as solid shades may occur.
The puggle pup
If there is a word that can define a puggle puppy it is without a doubt “ adorable”. These puppies show a boyish, round and sweet face and look. This, added to their small size, makes them really cute. Since the physical characteristics of the puggle puppy will vary, above all, depending on the dominant gene, we can find little ones that are more similar to a pug puppy and others more similar to the beagle puppy. What they all have in common is that tenderness that represents them so much, both in their puppyhood and once they reach adulthood.
Puggle Character
The puggle is characterized by being an extremely affectionate and sociable dog He loves living with his family, sharing a home with adults and children, as well as with other animal species. Does not tolerate loneliness, something that must be taken into account if you intend to adopt one of these puppies. In these cases, he usually suffers from disorders such as separation anxiety
The puggle's temperament also highlights having the ability to adapt to different situations and environments. In this way, the puggle is a dog that can live perfectly in flats, houses, small apartments or large plots of land. For him, the most important thing is company and affection, since having this he can be happy anywhere.
The poggle is an activedog, who needs to play, run and walk to be balanced. He is also usually quite a barker, something that if left unchecked can cause problems with the neighbors
Puggle care
Puggles are easy dogs to care for, as they only need a little daily attention to be in perfect physical, emotional and mental condition. One of the most important attentions is to provide the puggle with a quality food, it being advisable to use feed specifically designed for small breeds or a homemade diet under the advice of a professional. This balanced diet must be combined with daily physical exercise, something that can be done with games, walks or circuits.
Regarding the care of the puggle that refers to its coat, it will be enough to do a weekly brushing so that the coat is in the best conditions. It is advisable to take the opportunity to clean their ears and check the condition of their nails, mouth and eyes.
Finally, it highlights the need to be accompanied at all times. Let us remember that the puggle is a dog with a tendency to develop separation anxiety if it is not taught to be alone, so it is essential to work on this aspect from the first moment, especially if we adopt it as a puppy.
Puggle education
The puggle is an incredibly sociable, outgoing and curious dog, therefore it is recommended to take advantage of these virtues to socialize as early as possible possible. To do this, we recommend reviewing these articles depending on the age of the dog:
- Tips for socializing a puppy
- How to socialize an adult dog?
Although the socialization task may be relatively simple due to the nature of the puggle, precisely because of its temperament it can be more complicated stop with excessive barkingor an excessively exaggerated attachment to the family. To deal with all this we can turn to a specialized trainer, who will be able to assess the specific case and give us advice and guidelines adapted to the specific needs of our dog. However, from home we can take some measures that can help, such as those described in this article on "Tips to prevent your dog from barking".
In any case, the training of the puggle must be carried out using techniques based on respect for animals, without punishment or aggression of any kind, which, in addition to being unpleasant, are very counterproductive. Through these techniques, we can teach our dog basic obedience and more advanced education.
One of the main problems that people who live with one of these dogs encounter when educating them is overprotection, something that does not benefit them at all. The puggle is usually a very sensitive dog, who tends to cry or show a fearful attitude if he feels that he is being scolded. For this reason, and because of his cute appearance, many people decide to pamper him, when the real problem is not in the "sensitivity" of the dog, but in the techniques used. Again, we emphasize the importance of training the puggle, and any other dog, through positive reinforcement
Puggle He alth
Puggles can have a number of abnormalities inherited from both parent breeds. Although, as usually happens in mestizo dogs, these appear less frequently than in the original ones. Some of these conditions are those related to skin he alth, such as allergies or alterations such as dermatitisor mushrooms. For this reason, it is important that we are aware of the state of our puggle's skin, going to the veterinarian in case of any anomaly.
They are also quite prone to otitis and conjunctivitis For this reason, it is advisable to periodically clean the eyes and ears, using special products for use in dogs. On the other hand, they can suffer alterations of the respiratory system, such as asthma, especially those more brachycephalic specimens.
To protect our puggle from possible viral and bacterial infections, it is advisable to keep them vaccinated and dewormed, following the guidelines of our reference veterinarian. If we offer the puggle all the care it needs and adequate preventive medicine, its life expectancy is around 12-15 years.
Where to adopt a puggle?
If you have fallen in love with puggles and want to share your home with one of them, we advise you to re-read this article with a more critical perspective. This way you can consider if the characteristics of these little ones are appropriate for you, in the sense that later it does not pose a problem, that for example, they bark or do not tolerate being alone. All this has a solution, in the event that it arises, but it will take time, effort and patience to solve it.
We recommend resorting to animal associations and shelters for adoptions, because in this way we combat animal abandonment, giving a furry the opportunity to be happy with our family. Even if they don't have puggles at the time you go to them, you can always ask them to let you know if any puggle of these characteristics enters, something that they will surely be delighted to do.
