How to Breed Puggles

Though puggles are unrecognized by the AKC as a purebred dog, they remain popular and in demand in today's society. A puggle is a mixed breed dog, part pug and part beagle. Breeding puggles comes with its own special challenges as you deal with the results of combining two completely different breeds of dogs. If you choose to breed responsibly, you can provide other families with a little puggle of their own, and make a little money on the side.

Things You'll Need

  • Whelping box
  • Cedar shavings
  • Playpen
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Instructions

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      Purchase a female purebred beagle or pug from a reputable breeder. You will want to make sure they come with AKC (American Kennel Club) or CKC (Continental Kennel Club) papers so you know they are registered purebred. Contact your local veterinarian's office for a recommendation on a breeder in your area.

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      Have your female checked by a veterinarian, and let your vet know your intentions of breeding. It will be important to keep your female dog current on vaccinations, worming, and heartworm and flea preventative. Regular check-ups at the vet's office are a must to watch for any health issues that may arise.

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      Find a "stud" to impregnate your female. You can look into purchasing your own, or look for a "stud" service. A stud service is a dog owner who will allow their male to mate with your female for a fee. This will only occur when the female dog is in heat, which occurs for three weeks every six months. This will happen naturally. Signs that the female is in heat include vaginal bleeding and swelling. If you have a female pug, you will need a male beagle, or vice versa, in order to breed puggles.

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      Once the female is pregnant, monitor her closely and take her to the veterinarian regularly. Keep her on a steady diet, with plenty of food and water at all times. Your vet may recommend vitamins. Because your vet knows your dog, follow his or her recommendations.

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      Provide your female dog with a whelping box when it comes time for her to birth her puggle puppies. Most dogs whelp, or deliver, 63 to 65 days from conception. A whelping box is an area where your female dog can have her puppies safely. Generally, for smaller dogs like pugs and beagles, the sides should be about 10 to 12 inches high, and the box should be at least 4 feet by 4 feet, side to side. Line the box with newspaper.

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      Watch your female carefully during her delivery time and afterwards to make sure she isn't showing any signs of duress. If she does, you will want to contact your vet immediately. A pug or a beagle will often have a small litter, two to three at a time, because they are a small breed of dog. Your new little "puggles" will by tiny and their eyes will remain closed for one to two weeks. Once the birthing process is over, change the newspaper in the whelping box

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      When the pups reach two weeks of age, they will need their first dose of de-wormer. This can be provided to you by your vet, or in some cases, purchased at a pet supply store.

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      As the puppies begin to grow, you will need to move them to a different environment. A playpen filled with cedar chips on the bottom is a great way to keep puggle pups clean and smelling nice! The cedar also works as a cat litter and absorbs urine. It is also easy to scoop out feces. Another bonus is that cedar is a natural flea deterrent.