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Breed Details

Height:
13-15 inches (33-38 cm)

Weight:
Typically between 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)

AKC Group:
Toy

Coat:
Short and smooth.

Colors:
Puggles tend to follow the colors of the Pug--fawn with a black mask or solid black--but some are multicolored or white.

History:
The Puggle is one of the most popular canine hybrids of the 21st century. This designer dog originated more than 20 years ago, when a man named Wallace Havens of Madison, Wisconsin, bred a purebred Pug to a purebred Beagle. Havens, now a supporter of many “designer dogs,” as some hybrids have been called, promoted the Puggle from the beginning, but the dog's biggest notoriety has come within just the last few years.
His Beagle ancestry affords the Puggle a larger and slightly longer body than the Pug, as well as a longer nose, which helps him avoid some of the respiratory problems Pugs can suffer. Like the Beagle, the Puggle also has adorably floppy ears.

Personality:
Puggles have a lively temperament. They are very energetic, sweet natured, and social. They love to play, but when playtime is over, they are content to sit in their owner's lap. Puggles are friendly and willing and able to charm everyone they come across.

At Home:
The size of the Puggle makes him idea for the city or the suburbs, as long as he is given an outlet for his energy. A Puggle is meant to be a companion and should be kept inside the home with the family. These dogs are very social and do not do well when left alone for long periods. They are curious, so a securely fenced yard is necessary. Some Puggles howl, a trait inherited from the Beagle.

Recommended Activities:
Although not eligible for American Kennel Club (AKC) activities, some other clubs do allow mixed breeds to participate. A Puggle can excel in field trials, agility, or obedience.

Feeding:
Puggles are chowhounds--they love to eat. Feed a high-quality diet, and monitor your dog's weight--Puggles gain weight easily, which may lead to health problems.

Exercise:
Puggles have a tendency to be hyperactive, and they need plenty of exercise. They require daily walks and a chance to play or run off excess energy. Puggles do not have as many breathing problems as Pugs do, but their noses are shorter than other breeds, so they can't run for long periods.

Grooming:
The Puggle sheds a small amount, but his coat is easy to care for. Regular brushing with a soft bristle brush will keep him looking good. The Puggle does not usually have as many wrinkles on his face as the Pug does, but the folds should still be kept clean by wiping them with a cloth.

Training:
The Puggle's exuberance can get in the way of training, so patience and positive methods are necessary to help train him. He can also be stubborn and may be more difficult to housetrain than other breeds.

Compatibility:
Puggles make excellent family pets and are good with children, other dogs, and other pets.

Health:
Puggles can live up to 15 years. Health problems may include some respiratory problems; sensitivity to heat; and an underbite.

Fun Fact:
Actor Jake Gyllenhaal owns a Puggle.
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Training Your Puggle

Training Your Puggle PupWhat to Do And What Not to Do

For most puppies, the training process begins on the ride home. Before you decided to bring your Puggle home, you should have selected a crate to carry him home in. Over the next few weeks, the crate will play an important role in how well training goes. Don’t make the mistake of allowing your puppy to ride on the passenger’s lap!
First Few Weeks at Home

Establishing a routine is a key factor in training your Puggle. Begin the minute you arrive at home. Attach a harness and chain to your Puggle pup, and allow him to explore the front yard for a place to eliminate. Take the crate you carried him home in inside the house and set it in a convenient spot of your home. Most people chose the kitchen area because small elimination accidents are easier to clean up.Veterinarians and pet shops recommend using a crate to housebreak your puppy. The crate you select should be no larger than the adult size of your Puggle. This gives him plenty of room for growth. Add soft bedding in the corner and a potty-pad. When you leave the home, you can place your Puggle’s food and water inside the crate.
If you decide to not use a crate, lay newspaper down or a place a litter box in a corner of the washroom or kitchen floor near the door. Whenever your pup whimpers or walks in circles, immediately place him on the newspaper or in the litter box. Give your Puggle plenty of praise if he eliminates in the assigned spot.During the first few weeks at home, it’s important that your Puggle pup establishes a routine. Set a time for feeding, bathing, play, and potty. Give him plenty of praise and rewards when he accomplishes a desired task. And NEVER be too firm in your commands.

Leash Training

When leash training your Puggle use a body harness and train your puppy to accept it the same way you teach puppy to accept a collar. Use plenty of praise and a soft tone. Keep the leash loose and use a soft adjustable, non-restrictive harness. Never use a choke collar. Accidents like choking or damage to the throat muscles can cause sudden death.
Succeeding in training your puppy requires you to be patient, give the right amount of love and attention, and immediate action from the moment your Puggle comes home. We need to establish balance in your puppy’s life through consistency. In the end, your puppy will mature into an affectionate, obedient companion.

Using Feel Good Emotions

It’s unhealthy for the dog/master relationship to give your Puggle pup too much affection and attention. Some dog owners try to win their puppy’s love by giving the pup whatever it whimpers for, which includes unhealthy nibbles of table scraps. It’s tempting to treat your puppy like a new born baby, constantly fussing over him, but don’t overload the affection and attention.Without realizing it, your constant attention and affection is teaching your puppy bad behavior. Soon he learns that whining excessively gets him his heart’s desire. Rewarding poor behavior is taboo. Taking the right disciplinary action keeps your dog from becoming isolated from others due to your inability to handle his behavior. Going to the extreme in discipline is also wrong. You should never bully your Puggle into submissive behavior. By doing so, you’re creating an aggressive and mean dog. The lack of affection and attention will cause your dog to mistrust others.

Socializing with Others

Puggles that learn to socialize early on become well adjusted companions. All dogs have a sense of ranking among one another and humans. In the home, they realize that you are master because you’re larger, but when they’re in a room with other canines their position in ranking changes. Introducing a social atmosphere to your puppy early on helps them mature into a well adjusted pet. The socializing period lasts up to 12 weeks. It’s crucial that each social outing they have is a good experience. DoInvite other pets for play time to your home.Carry your puppy in the beginning to places like the park.Take your puppy for short rides in the car.Introduce your puppy to objects in the home that make loud noises or are large.Introduce the harness and leash to your Puggle pup.Do notPut puppy on the ground where unknown animals have access.Reward puppy for poor behavior.Allow any experience to be harmful or frightening to your dog.
Force or rush your dog to act or react to a situation or command.

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