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A Puggle is a crossbreed between two breeds of dogs, a Pug and a Beagle. Puggles tend to be about 15-20 pounds, and 13-15 inches at the shoulders. While colors vary, and there are completely black as well as multicolored Puggles, the vast majority are fawn colored with wrinkled black masks (similar to Pugs), but with the longer body, slightly increased size, and longer nose and floppy ears associated with Beagles. Because Puggles are a crossbreed, the appearance of the breed is less predictable than that of a purebred dog, since there is a decreased ability to predict which attributes will be inherited from which parent.
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Temperament:
As pets, Puggles have the mild mannered yet playful 'lap dog' qualities often associated with Pugs, mixed with the more energetic tendencies typical of the hunting qualities of a Beagle. A cheerful clown who loves to play but then quickly tires for a short nap, Puggles are mid-sized dogs which make excellent housepets, and many Puggle owners testify to their winning personality as one of their strongest points. Their playful disposition, however, makes them a bit slow to train and some can be really hyper, a trait they share with both Pugs and Beagles. That said, they retain the friendly, laid-back disposition of both breeds, but while their size makes them perfect for apartments, they need a bit more exercise and attention than some traditional apartment dogs (Pugs included). They also shed many small, light-colored hairs, and occasionally have gas. Unlike Pugs, they generally do not snore or make snuffling noises. While they have a relatively standard bark, and vary widely as to how often they bark, some inherit the odd, nasal baying of Beagles, a mix of a baying hound and the coo-ing of a pigeon (some say sounding like 'Gizmo' from the movie Gremlins). That said, their barking is much more easy to deal with than most Beagles, and many Puggles are barely vocal at all.
Grooming:
A pair of tawny PugglesPuggles are relatively low-maintenance dogs. They need occasional baths, nail clippings, tooth brushings, and ear cleanings. Like purebred Pugs, Puggles also require regular cleaning of buildup in their facial wrinkles and around their eyes, as these dogs emit a larger-than-normal amount of eye discharge. This can be accomplished with a warm washcloth.
Despite popular misconceptions, Puggles are not hypoallergenic, as neither a Beagle nor a Pug are hypoallergenic. Puggles regularly shed their hair, so to help prevent excessive fur cleanup, it is recommended to occasionally brush a Puggle with a fur-removing brush. Puggles actually require a great deal of fur cleanup in the winter if they are kept inside because of the cold. The nails of Puggles grow particularly long if an owner does not walk them often, and some Puggles have been known to chew their own nails.
Origin:
Puggles originated in the U.S. State of Wisconsin. Breeder Wallace Havens was the first to register his puggle with the American Canine Hybrid Club, and Havens is also credited with creating the name "Puggle." Havens began commercially breeding Puggles on a large scale in 2000, though he experimented with similar cross-breeds as early as the 1980s.
Current estimates suggest that there are already thousands of Puggles owned in the United States. The American Hybrid Canine Association reported that Puggles are the most popular type of dog among the 500 litters per month the group registers.
