by David Bellman

The Puggle is a hybrid that was developed 20 years ago and since then its popularity continued to rise so that today it is noted as the most popular of hybrids. This dog was developed from the crossbreeding of a female Beagle and a male Pug during the 1980’s when the US was keen on developing new dog breeds. The Puggle was the result of the efforts of Wallace Haven, a dog breeder from Wisconsin, USA.

The Puggle is famous as a lap dog and many famous people such as Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore are known to own one. Countless of articles pertaining to the Puggle are also said to have contributed to the fame of this hybrid. Finally in 2000, Wallace Haven began commercially breeding the Puggle.

This dog can be easily described as a little English Mastiff because it holds similarity to this rather massive breed both in appearance and behavior. The Puggle, like the English Mastiff, has a broad muzzle, short coat, and drooping ears. However, because the Puggle is a hybrid, there is no standard when it comes to its exact behavior and appearance since it may inherit different characteristics from the parents in varying degrees.

Commonly, the Puggle weighs 15 to 30 pounds and stands 10 to 15 inches at the withers. Some Puggles may also have larger and fuller heads while some have it thinner and smaller. The tail of the Puggle is also long like the beagle but curls up like the Pug and that some may have the Pugs underbite and some may not have it.

Generally, however, this dog may be described as a dog having a thickset body, a short and smooth coat, deeply wrinkled forehead and short legs. The common coat colors are fawn, white, black, and some varied combinations of two or three colors such as brown and black. Additionally, this coat sheds on a regular basis and so the Puggle is not considered as a hypoallergenic dog.

Because this dog is a heavy shedder, daily brushing with a fur-removing brush is helpful as well as regular baths. Its eyes discharge quite frequently and so its facial wrinkles and under eyes should be wiped clean regularly using a warm washcloth. The nails of this dog also grow quite quickly therefore regular clipping is necessary together with ear cleaning and tooth brushing.

The Puggle is a highly energetic dog and it has an independent spirit and a curious sense of smell. One of its critical needs is daily exercise in the form of walking, running, or playing in a well-spaced yard or in the park. Like the Beagle, the Puggle also loves to dig and howl and like the Pug, it likes to wander off on a mission to follow a distinct smell.

The Puggles are widely known to be highly sociable creatures that love meeting and interacting with new dog breeds and animals. They are very affectionate towards humans and they love to have some attention from the family and new people especially little children. These dogs have a great desire for closeness that they like to lick, snuggle and bond with humans.

About the Author:
Author David Bellman is a breeder of Puggles. To discover more of his articles, simply visit his website and there you can have information on Puggle breeders, Puggle rescue, Puggle puppies and more.

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