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Puggle Breed Information

Breed Group: Not Akc Recognized

Weight: 15-30 lbs

Height: 13-15 inches

Color(s): Fawn and black, golden, black, white; may be tri-colored.

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Overview

The Puggle is a cross of two breeds: Pug and Beagle. They are often referred to as a "designer dog" and have become popular companions.

Character

The appearance of the Puggle varies widely. An ideal Puggle possesses an athletic, slightly longer body like that of a Beagle. They also have a leaner and longer muzzle. Puggle's retain the large, round eyes, curled tail, and wrinkles of the Pug.

Temperament

The Puggle is affectionate, active, fun-loving, and even-tempered. They thrive on attention and human interaction. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time. If bored or lonely they will become destructive and bark or bay incessantly. They do well with children, dogs, and other household pets and make suitable playmates. Puggle's are friendly toward strangers, but will bark to announce visitors or out of the ordinary sounds.

Care

Occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush is required for the Puggle. The wrinkles and ears must be cleansed daily and bathing should be done when necessary. They are prone to such health issues as heat intolerance, skin infections, eye infections, and respiratory problems.

Coat

The coat of the Puggle is dense, short, and coarse in texture.

Training

The Puggle has a tendency to be stubborn and may be very difficult to housebreak. The crate training method works best. Early socialization and obedience is recommended. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with reward, firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

Activity

The Puggle requires a high degree of physical exercise and mental stimulation. They will do okay in an apartment provided they are sufficiently exercised and have a wide variety of safe toys to play with. Puggle's must be taken on several securely leashed walks daily and enjoy off-lead play in a dog park. They do best with a securely fenced yard with ample room to romp and run.

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QUESTION: My 2 year old Puggle whines/cries all day long. I think its for attention,but even after a long walk, play time and a potty break, he STILL will whine constantly. its very annoying, What can I do about this?

Anonymous - 1/31/2012 11:41:05 AM

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QUESTION: Are Puggles hypoalirgenic?

Anonymous - 1/15/2012 3:19:47 PM

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QUESTION: do puggles tend to bark a lot?

Anonymous - 12/14/2011 2:19:55 PM

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We have a puggle and she barks at EVERYTHING! Luckily we live in the country!

Anonymous - 1/21/2012 4:17:14 PM

Not at all. My puggle only barks when I get him all hyped up and ready to play.

Anonymous - 12/15/2011 4:36:03 AM

QUESTION: I have a six year old puggle and it seems he has pulled muscles in his back legs. I have given him some meds from the last time he pulled muscles. He is not limping or yelping when I help him up. He just shakes and seems to not want to get up. Has anyone else experienced this? We also jut got a puppy and they play all the time.

Anonymous - 12/1/2011 10:59:32 AM

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QUESTION: I am having trouble trying to fit the right collar for my puggle. Even with a harness if he gets scared and pulls back he slips out of the collar. The main problem is the head is small and the body is big as comapre to most dogs so all he normal collars and harnesses do not work. Any suggestions?

Anonymous - 11/29/2011 12:56:57 PM

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I had this same problem with one of my puggles. I ended up getting one of the 2 lead leashes that are used to walk 2 dogs with one leash. I clip one lead to her harness and one lead to her collar, so if she slips off of one she is still attached and doesn't run through the neighborhood anymore.

Anonymous - 1/18/2012 9:50:20 PM

Try a harness 28" by Coastal . . . my Puggle is doing well with this

Anonymous - 1/5/2012 1:18:58 PM

You should try a martingale collar I use a one inch wide one by earth dog for my puggle yogi it works great

Anonymous - 12/11/2011 6:48:24 AM

QUESTION: I have a four year old sweet puggle. My question is where did puggles originate? For instance, Chow Chows are from China. Where are puggles from?

Anonymous - 10/29/2011 9:27:22 PM

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QUESTION: My puggle is 4 months old and she still bites especially me. what can I do to stop her from bitting.

Anonymous - 10/20/2011 6:12:31 PM

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My puggle was doing the same thing. I found a vet that said when she bites you, put your hand over her muzzle and then pop your hand. Dont hit her but make sure you firmly pop your hand while around her muzzle. This worked great with my girl and she would stop instantly and now she is five months and no longer tries to bite :)

Anonymous - 12/4/2011 9:02:40 AM

QUESTION: Our 2 year old puggle is a great ratter. I have never seen this commented on before. I know beagles are hunting dogs but I don't think they are known to be ratters. Has anyone ever heard about ratting being a quality seen in puggles before.

Anonymous - 9/27/2011 9:06:38 PM

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QUESTION: Almost every puggle I have ever seen seems fat. Is this normal ? I feed mine 1 cup of dry food each day and her weight has ballooned to 28 from 20 when I got her. She gets alot of exercise too at the dog park and with my other dog, but she is still gaining weight. I can't imagine feeding her any less than one cup and she is now very happy, active and healthy.

Anonymous - 9/7/2011 9:15:51 PM

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I have a puggle who is two years old and he was switched to a raw diet . . . chicken drumsticks 2 -3 a day . . . no processed dog food . . . even the no grain types are not natural . . . google raw food for dogs . . . there is the BARF diet or meaty bones diet . . . go with the meaty bones diet

Anonymous - 1/5/2012 1:22:28 PM

QUESTION: How can you make a Puggle so it can be fit body wise?

Anonymous - 8/14/2011 6:47:02 PM

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QUESTION: how long can you leave a puggle alone

Anonymous - 8/10/2011 3:17:39 PM

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I leave my Puggle alone for a few hours everyday when I go to work/school. I never leave her for more than 5 hours though. She usually just sleeps while I am gone, however, she's still fairly young (14 mos.) so occasionally she gets into trouble. Whenever I leave her alone longer than average, I make sure I leave extra time for playing and walks :)

Anonymous - 8/14/2011 3:19:00 PM

QUESTION: I am thinking of adopting a 9 mos. old puggle. the owner is moving and cannot take the dog. Do you think a 9 mos. old would be hard to train or break old bad habits ? The current owner tells me the dog nips at your hands but it is just playing. I don't like the way that sounds. Thanking you for any advice you can give.

Anonymous - 7/31/2011 4:10:45 PM

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I think it is a common behavior for puppies to nip, as it is their way of playing and interacting with you. This behavior should be acknowledged and stopped at an early age so the dog understands it's unacceptable. Puppy nips tend not to hurt. However, when the puppy grows up they will turn into dog nips/bites, which are not so pleasant. Don't let a little nipping turn you away from a Puggle, they are the best dogs ever! And nipping, along with other bad habits, can be corrected and preventing with the proper training.

Anonymous - 8/14/2011 3:23:40 PM

if you want your puggle to stop doing that tap him firmly on the nose and say NO with a firm voice and he should learn not to do that. if you dont want to tap him on the nose skip that part but still say no and ignore him for about 2-5 mins

Anonymous - 8/8/2011 5:25:08 PM

Is the puggle neutered ? I was told this type of nipping can be because a dog is not fixed.

Anonymous - 8/6/2011 4:33:40 PM

I am currently speaking with a lady that has a 9 mos old puggle in NJ and they told me the same habits. I'm wondering if it's the same dog. I believe they live in Mercer County

Anonymous - 8/6/2011 4:29:34 PM

QUESTION: Are puggles loud? Are they good with kids? Are they playful? Do they have good behavior?

Anonymous - 6/12/2011 8:33:16 PM

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puggles are very sweet and loving dogs, they are protective of your family i have a puggle named princess and she loves kids and other animals,She is also very playfull they need lots off toys and stuff to chew on and you cant leave them alone for long periods of time or they will get stressed HOPE THIS HELPED :)

Anonymous - 1/18/2012 11:43:13 PM

I have the best puggle ever. She was extremely easy to house break. She has always been super gentle with our 4 kids (including a toddler who often got too rough). Her activity level is based on our family's activity. She is happy to sleep all day if we are spending a lazy day, but on the other hand she has the energy to spend a day playing at the park as well. The biggest frustration we had was as a puppy, if our son left out plastic toys she would chew them up, but that behavior stopped.

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 2:25:31 PM

Puggles are not very loud, some do enjoy howling. They are GREAT with kids. Puggles are the most playful, loving, and cuddly breed of dogs i've had an experience with. Like any dog a firm stance and good training will ensure they Puggle behaves. It took only a short amount of time to house train my 2 puggles.

Anonymous - 6/14/2011 4:29:15 PM

QUESTION: do puggles shed a lot?

Anonymous - 5/31/2011 3:57:20 PM

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To control shedding use zoom groom it gets off the fur and does not hurt the dogs skin. Unlike FURminator which hurts their skin so use a brush that works, and if you dont want hair on the coaches make sure you train them right away to not go on the coach's. avoid dark colors at all costs.

Anonymous - 9/10/2011 10:49:20 AM

My Puggle sheds ALOT!! Avoid dark colored couches because you will see the hair!! Or you could just train your puppy not to get on the couch. I got a giant pillow for my dog to lay on the floor in the living room but she doesn't always lay there. Buy a FURminator, it a great way to keep your puggle groomed. They are quite expensive ($40) but well worth it.

Anonymous - 7/14/2011 7:42:51 PM

Not really my puggle lizzy doesn't tend to shed much

Anonymous - 6/12/2011 12:30:45 PM

QUESTION: would my puggle get along with my cat that i've had for 11 years?

Anonymous - 5/8/2011 2:46:49 PM

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My puggle is 2.5 years. He is mostly beagle- minded and will chase the cat as a beagle chases a rabbit. He outweighs the cat so I have to stop his playing real quick.

Anonymous - 5/22/2011 11:35:46 PM

QUESTION: has anyone ever heard of a puggle being fine one minute running around barking eating happy... then a couple hours later his legs started giving out on him anything i should be concerned with?

Anonymous - 4/25/2011 7:59:52 AM

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My puggle had a $4000 sugery this past winter to correct defective kneecaps that slip out of joint...if we hadnt corrected it he would be lame. It is a congenital defect. An Expensive One!

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 10:06:06 AM

PUGGLES ARE PRONE TO KNEE PROBLEMS. THEY NEED SURGERY TO DEEPEN THE GROOVE IN THE BACK KNEES SO THE TENDON DOES NOT SLIP OFF.

Anonymous - 4/26/2011 9:41:48 PM

QUESTION: Do puggles run away easiy?

Anonymous - 4/10/2011 9:24:50 AM

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My 4 year old puggle girl is also an escape artist. She will stay in the yard if you are watching her, but as soon as you're not paying attention she will be gone. If I notice before she gets too far, a stern command will bring her home, otherwise I have to chase her.

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 2:09:58 PM

My puggle is 3 years old. He's gotten outside before but we trained him to be a "house dog". This is where he will go outside and walk around, but won't run away. This comes in handy with company because he can roam and mingle with the other relatives, but won't run away. Train him/her.

Anonymous - 7/10/2011 3:52:25 PM

My three year old puggle is an escape artist and she'll take off any chance she gets. Then you can't catch her because she thinks it's a game. Hold tight to her!

Anonymous - 4/13/2011 4:37:32 PM

QUESTION: Is it easy to train a puggle pup?

Anonymous - 4/10/2011 9:23:35 AM

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Yes, very easy- puggle's are one of the easiest dogs to train because they are SO motivated by food. My vet told me that since pugs and beagles are two breeds highly food motivated, to keep close watch on her weight. And a Stat cop told me they use beagles for drug dogs also because of their high food motivation. Oh, and my puggle is all about her nose, and smells.

Anonymous - 4/13/2011 4:40:16 PM

QUESTION: Is it possible to have a female puggle and english bulldog breed and successfully give birth?

Anonymous - 4/10/2011 7:57:45 AM

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QUESTION: Can my 2 year old puggle give birth naturaly?

Anonymous - 4/4/2011 11:56:43 AM

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QUESTION: do puggles shed?

Anonymous - 3/22/2011 4:43:50 PM

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Yes, puggles shed, but a good brushing twice a week helps!

Anonymous - 3/24/2011 6:36:19 AM

QUESTION: Would a puggle do good with a chocolate lab?

Anonymous - 3/20/2011 8:10:59 PM

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My 3 year old Puggle and my neighbors 5 year old choco lab love each others company . Morgan when let out into his fenced yard will sit at his gate and bark and yelp for My puggle to come out . then my puggle Doggie will jump at the door and wine untill I bring him over . Morgan does get sick of Doggie because morgan will tire after about an hour as where the Puggle has endless energy.

Anonymous - 12/21/2011 10:27:51 AM

I have a four year old Bedlington Terrier,and have just aquired my first puggle(2d generation).The older dog gets on great with him,but always remember to have a "breathing space "area for the lab when he or she gets fed up with. playtimeAll the best,hope this helps x

Anonymous - 3/24/2011 6:35:40 AM

QUESTION: What kind of brush should I use for my puggle?

Anonymous - 2/21/2011 2:34:21 PM

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Furminators damage skin and are painful. Try brushing your own skin with one, good groomers never use a furminator. I am a groomer and for short haired breeds that shed I use a good shampoo and conditioner for dogs and a zoom groom brush its a rubber brush found at petco or petsmart and it pulls out the undercoat and loose hair perfectly and painfree

Anonymous - 6/2/2011 7:22:16 PM

I use the 'furminator' on my puggle. It helps pull up the undercoat. I can't say he's a big fan, but it definately works.

Anonymous - 4/21/2011 7:41:16 PM

Curry brush. It's got little rubber nubs on it. Like you would use on a horse.

Anonymous - 3/8/2011 2:58:22 PM

QUESTION: what exactly is a puggle? pug/beagle?

Anonymous - 2/7/2011 12:05:04 AM

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yes its a pug & a beagle.

Anonymous - 2/13/2011 12:59:18 PM

QUESTION: Do puggles get ugly when they get older or is that just some?

Anonymous - 2/2/2011 6:45:42 PM

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I think that's kind of like asking do people get ugly when they get older...as your puppy grows up, you will always be able to see the cute adorable puppy you first brought home so to you, your puggle (or whatever breed you end up with) is going to stay cute and adorable no matter what age it is.

Anonymous - 4/24/2011 11:16:35 PM

My Charlie is going on 4. He just grows more adorable and more intelligent the older he gets. Love the puggle breed!

Anonymous - 3/20/2011 10:51:43 PM

In my opinion the female puggles stay more cute than the males.

Anonymous - 3/20/2011 8:09:36 PM

My puggle is as cute and loving as the day I got her. She is three now!

Anonymous - 2/13/2011 11:24:34 PM

QUESTION: how big do puggles get

Anonymous - 1/23/2011 8:18:25 PM

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Our male and female puggles are three and a half years old, and Joey, the male is now 40 lbs., while Gracie, the female is over 25 lbs. Gracie could lose a few pounds also. They are inseperable.

Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:13:46 AM

Yy 4 yr old female puggle is 25 lbs and the height of a small beagle. I have seen much bigger puggles than she is, so I think they greatly vary.

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 2:29:16 PM

my pug is 45lbs and as solid as a rock. he's also as tall as a beagle

Anonymous - 5/20/2011 8:58:34 AM

My puggle is 32 lb female and is active. It seems she has the height of the beagle and the solid body of the pug.

Anonymous - 3/29/2011 1:22:42 PM

QUESTION: how much do puggles shed?? from a scale of one to ten??

Anonymous - 1/3/2011 6:25:15 PM

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A lot. My 2year old puggle sheds about a 7. But since a puggle is a cross between breeds, shedding can be diffrent with a diffrent puggle.

Anonymous - 2/21/2011 2:30:43 PM

My puggle sheds constantly. So does my boxer/pitt mix. It is just the price you pay for the dogs you love.

Anonymous - 2/8/2011 3:40:53 PM

Puggles shed moderately. I notice mine sheds more when seasons are changing..

Anonymous - 1/12/2011 9:59:59 AM

How much do puggles shed?

Anonymous - 1/6/2011 1:11:56 PM

QUESTION: What fruits and meats can my puppy puggle have?

Anonymous - 12/8/2010 3:07:49 PM

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Your puggle can eat carrots, no pork

Anonymous - 8/8/2011 5:27:02 PM

NO. Raisins, onions or grapes!

Anonymous - 2/13/2011 11:26:41 PM

QUESTION: Do Puggles like the country? do they do good with other dogs?

Anonymous - 11/24/2010 10:18:53 PM

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Both of our Puggles like the great outdoors. We have property in the mountains, and we turn them loose up there. Early on we were concerned about them running off and not coming back, as Beagles sometimes do, but ours do not go far from our acre and a half, and always come back to the trailer in 30 minutes or so. They love to run free!

Anonymous - 1/5/2012 12:16:49 AM

My puggle loves to run in an open feild, but she will run until her legs give out if I let her. She loves other dogs and cats. Puggles are not shy either!

Anonymous - 2/21/2011 2:33:51 PM

My puggle loves to play with other dogs. I take him to a doggie daycare about once a week.

Anonymous - 12/20/2010 9:57:03 PM

QUESTION: do they really bark when no one is at home or destroy things?

Anonymous - 11/19/2010 10:03:23 PM

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We crate trained our puggle as a puppy for when we weren't home. If left out then she would chew up anything plastic she could get her teeth on. She is now 4 and we can leave her home alone all day with no problems. She has never been a barker unless someone comes into our yard after dark. Twice this has alerted us to thieves who would have stole our kids bikes and gas in our cars.

Anonymous - 9/6/2011 2:35:39 PM

My Puggle will chew on everything and anything. She thinks she runs the house. My advise is to keep everything very high because they can stand on there back legs for long periods of time so they can get things off counter tops also.

Anonymous - 5/23/2011 4:17:20 PM

Mine does neither. She is perfect!

Anonymous - 2/13/2011 11:27:53 PM

Sometimes our puggle barks for a little while right after we leave the house, but she is usually pretty quiet, and ours doesn't destroy things.

Anonymous - 1/22/2011 1:57:37 PM

If you are looking for Puggle puppies for sale from reputable Puggle breeders or to adopt a Puggle from a Puggle rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Puggle puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Puggle puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.

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