| Here is a some information about puggles: Appearance Puggles tend to be about 20 - 30 pounds and 13 -15 inches at the withers. While colors vary, and there are completely black puggles as well as multicolored ones, the majority are fawn colored with black wrinkled masks (similar to pugs), but with the longer body, slightly increased size, longer nose, and floppy ears (similar to beagles). Because puggles are a crossbreed, the appearance is less predictable than that of a purebred dog because it is difficult to predict what traits the puppy will inherit from each parent. Health Due to longer legs, more room in the skull for eyes, and less effusive wrinkles, puggles in general avoid many difficulties with eyes, joints, and skin wrinkles common to pugs; however, they may have more problems than typical beagles. While pugs are particularly susceptible to heat stroke, the longer nasal cavity of the puggle makes the breed more tolerant to the heat, and less likely to overheat while running in the summer. Conversely, their nasal cavities are likely to be shorter and less efficient than those of beagles, which could be a problem if the dog also inherited the beagle's propensity to run, especially for long periods. A common eye infection is cherry eye, from the beagle side of the family. History After appearing on a series of popular TV morning shows and being featured in a front page article of the November 3, 2005 New York Post, puggles became a minor media obsession in the United States in the autumn of 2005. Puggle enthusiasts consistenly list their friendly personality, size, and cuteness as winning qualities, while their slowness to train, incessant chewing, shedding hairs, and need for more excercise and attention than their size might indicate are some common concerns. Their rising popularity in recent years has added them to the list of so-called designer dogs, that is, those that in previous era would have been called mutts but are now sold for many times more than a purebred pug or beagle might cost. Miscellaneous Like all mixed-breed dogs, no major kennel club currently recognize the puggle as a dog breed. However, many dog sports allow mixed-breed dogs to participate, and the beagle half of the puggle might enjoy some such activities. |
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