The Most Popular Crossbreed By Far, The Puggle

The Most Popular Crossbreed By Far, The Puggle

by David Bellman

Twenty years ago, the hybrid Puggle came in to being and since then its popularity rose to unexpected heights that it is now known today as the most famous of the hybrids. The Puggle is the result of intermixing a female beagle and a male pug and this was done during the 1980's when the US was focused on developing new breeds of dogs. Dog breeder Wallace Haven developed the Puggle in 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.

The body of the Puggle is generally stocky with a short and smooth coat and that its forehead is wrinkled and its legs short. The common coat colors for this dog are fawn, white, black, and some varied combinations of two or three colors such as brown and black. The Puggle is also a heavy shedder and so it is not recommended for the allergic people.

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.

This hybrid may not be overly active but it is a high energy dog that has an independent and curious spirit; training sessions may sometimes be a challenge with the Puggle. This dog should be kept healthy by indulging him to some playing, running, or walking around a wide yard or a park. This dog, like the Beagle, loves to dig and howl, and like the Puggle, it loves to follow around the scent it finds interesting.

The Puggle is very popular for being friendly and accepting of new breeds of dog and other animals. It also loves to meet new people especially children and it loves to be affectionate to them. The Puggle is also the kind of dog that greatly desires attention and love and so it continually licks, nuzzles and bonds with the master. - 20511

Author David Bellman is an experienced breeder of (http://puggle-secrets.com/whats-bloggin/) Puggles. To read his additional writings, simply visit his website and there you can find information on (http://puggle-secrets.com/) Puggle breeders, Puggle rescue, Puggle puppies and more.
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