Information on Puggle Dogs

Designer dog breeds are popular, first-generation crossbreeds of dogs. All designer dogs, such as the labradoodle, the yorkipoo, and the puggle, are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, although they do appear at dog shows. There are many common combinations of purebreds, but the puggle continues to be one of the most common.

  1. What Is A Puggle?

    • A puggle is a hybrid mix of purebred pug and purebred beagle. They are considered a newer, designer-breed of dog, and they are generally quite expensive. Breeders often label puppies "puggles," knowing that they are not actually first-generation mixes. Research breeders and their breeding practices before you make a purchase.

    Appearance

    • A puggle often has the body of a beagle, the nose of a pug and a face somewhere in between. They have a short, wrinkly nose --not as short as a pug's -- stocky legs, and are considered medium-sized. Their coats can be black, brown, beige and white.

    Behavior

    • Sweet and energetic, puggles can exhibit bursts of energy and tire out quickly. They are playful and love attention, and are great around children and other pets. Their barks are generally not as yappy as a pug's or howly as a beagle's. A bit on the stubborn side, puggles can be a bit hard to train. Use positive reinforcement and a lot of patience for best results.

    Care

    • Puggles are active dogs and require a great deal of love, attention and play time. They are fine for apartment living, but if you don't have a backyard, your puggle will need at least two walks a day. They are quite easy to groom. Brush them once a week for a few minutes, and monitor the cleanliness of their ears.