![]() Puggles are the result of breeding a pug and beagle together. The smaller beagle variation stands under 13 inches and weighs less than 20 pounds. The larger beagle variation stands at 13 to 15 inches in height and weighs between 20 and 30 pounds. There are two variations of the beagle breed, one slightly smaller than the other. However, this breed also has ancient ties to the small pack hounds of Britain when the Roman legions landed in 55 BCE.īeagles were bred, have been used, and are still used today as small hunting dogs that can be followed on foot by their human companions.īeagles have excellent noses that sniff out large and small prey, track them, and chase them down with their distinctive baying bark.īeagles are one of the ‘neatest’ dog breeds to own as they do not drool, do not shed a lot, and don’t have a very strong ‘dog’ odor. The beagle dog breed as we know it today was refined around the 1700s from the small foot hounds of the 1500s. It’s common for pugs to suffer from ailments relating to their brachycephaly, which shorten their lifespan. ![]() This plays havoc with their eyes, sinuses, soft palate, and breathing ability. ![]() This means their snouts are severely shortened to give their face a flat appearance (a sought-after look by the ancient Chinese). They were originally bred to be companion dogs for the rich and wealthy, and were even the companion dogs of several Chinese Emperors. They have a life expectancy of 13 to 15 years, although their overall health can play a serious role in shortening their lifespan.Īlthough they look rather funny and are treated as cute and dopey pets, pugs are actually an ancient dog breed dating back to 440 BCE China. The pug dog breed stands at 10 to 13 inches at the shoulder and weighs 14 to 18 pounds on average. To get a better understanding of what kind of dog you would be dealing with in the puggle, it’s important to understand the history of the parents’ breeds. Negative Key Features: Fairly noisy prone to cherry eye Parental Dog Breed HistoryĪs mentioned briefly, the puggle is a hybrid dog, also known as a designer breed, that combines the beagle and the pug. Positive Key Features: Loves children very sociable a great companion does well with other pets smart, trainable dogs Overview Of The Main Characteristics Of The PuggleĬolor: Brown/tan with some darker areas such as the muzzle and tips of the ears In this article, we’ll explore what puggles look like, how they behave, their care requirements, common health issues, and what you can expect of them in your home in an effort to help you figure out if the puggle is the dog for you.
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