What's the pros and cons to owning a puggle?

Question

My boyfriend and I are looking at possibly getting a puggle. He's always loved pugs, but I don't like their snout (they snort too much when breathing and they have respiratory issues). I've always liked beagles, but he doesn't like them because they're hard to train. We figure a puggle is good because it is a mixed breed, it shouldn't have the respiratory problems of a pug and hopefully will be easier to train than a beagle. Any insights from people who own or are familiar with the new breed?

Answer 1

I own a puggle and they are good a breed, the only con with my puggle is that he is very stubborn. You have to keep them active. When he was pup he had a hard time getting along with other dogs because of his over zealous personality. He is a great dog and I would not trade him for the world, but if you don't have time to spend with them, then I recommend that you look at another type of dog. Pro would be is that they are very loving and love attention to the point that he gets jealous when I show affection towards my wife. Mine howles like a beagle when he barks and he loves to dig holes in my backyard. They like to roam and hunt and he is very playful with our King Charles Spaniel. My puggle is very smart, too smart sometimes, and he likes to push the edge when it comes to discipline. He was very easy to train but like with any dog you have to consistent or they will walk all over you. They are pricey for a mixed breed but that is becuase of the popularity of the breed. Hope this helps and good luck if you buy one.

Answer 2

Owning A Puggle

Answer 3

Our 5 yr old Female Puggle is the ruler of the roost! We also have 2 Black Labs, and our li girl is the boss. We love her very much, but she still suffers from separation anxiety. Whenever someone gets home, she will howl and scream at them, even if they have been gone for 10 minutes. We have even had to explain to the neighbors that she suffers from separation anxiety. (Since she gets so upset) This is the strange part, since we have added her to the family, she has never been alone!....Loyal and very protective, great snuggeler, and loves to sleep under the covers! Daily exercise is a must!

Answer 4

My good friend owns a puggle and he not cute now. They are the cutest things when they are puppys. He still snorts and has bug eyes. She had a lot of the beagle high strung, and hyperness. they don't stay small, or atleast hers is a big dog. They are lovable tho

Answer 5

Any mixed breed dog is a grab-bag of genetic pros and cons. If you know both parents were purebred, you can at least have a shorter list of possible cons. Here are a few:
-Breathing problems (pug)
-Body odor (beagle)
-Stubborness (beagle)
-Loud bark/bay (beagle)
-Skin issues (both)
-Bug-eyes (pug)
-Hip problems (pug)
-Obesity (both)
-Other eye issues (both)

Never assume that just because it is a mix, you will get rid of genetic defects. Your dog could have none of these issues, or he could develop all of them. Your best bet for the healthiest dogs are good old shelter mutts- the more you dilute the purebred genes, the less chance their is for these issues to crop up.

Answer 6

My sister and her boyfriend also bought a puggle, she is very cute but they are alot of work. They need to be socialized very young and have proper training. They love her very much!!

Answer 7

go to http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/studentwork/cns/2004-03-15/553.asp i don't own a puggle but i hope the link helps!

Answer 8

For one thing, they are not a breed so don't call them as such. They are mutts, not purebred.
Check out Petfinder.com for Pug/Beagle mixes in your area. Don't support greedy breeders who are only looking to earn a buck off of unsuspecting people by charging an outragous amount for a mutt. Save money and save a life, adopt!
Edit: Take careful note of what the posted directly above me said! Perfect evidence of my point. "Puggles" are mutts and you never know what you are going to get. You could get the best of both breeds (what you are hoping for) or the worst (entirely possible)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

Pros of owning a puggle - hmmm...you'll be "trendy" for a couple of years...at best.

Cons of owning a puggle:

1. In a few years the crossbreed-du-jour will change and you won't be "trendy" anymore. Oh well, there are always shelters...

2. You're supporting fast-buck breeders whose only concern is making a profit off of a fashion accessory. Trouble is, the fashion accessory they're capitalizing on is a real, live, breathing, thinking thing - not a handbag or a pair of shoes.

3. While a few people who are into trends might think you've got something cute there, most people - including just about anyone who knows and truly cares about dogs - will pity you. But they'll pity the dog more.

4. If you continue to refer to your puggle as a "breed" you'll be displaying your gross ignorance of dogs every time you open your mouth.

5. You'll be throwing out the window every advantage a person gains by selecting an actual breed - that is, a clear idea of what you can expect from your dog in terms of size, innate abilities, expected health issues, temperament, intelligence, etc.

Sounds like you and your boyfriend have already put together a nifty little list of rationalizations that will help you make this mistake. But they are rationalizations, not reasons. The strangest of your listed rationalizations is that Beagles are hard to train. Where on earth did you come by that one? Beagles are extremely intelligent dogs and one of the easiest breeds to train. On top of that, one look into a Beagle's eyes and your heart will melt. Please, please, please listen to the people answering you here and don't make this mistake. Notice that even those who have supported a puggle have included a list of "but..." for you to consider. You will be much, much happier with a purebred from a reputable breeder (not a pet store or backyard breeder) than you will with a fashion accessory crossbreed. You just won't be quite as trendy. But then, if what you really want is not a dog but a fashion statement, go ahead - just keep the number of the local animal shelter on your refrigerator. You'll be using it before long.

P.S. Actually, you're already out of the trend loop. Before the puggle there were pekipoos. Before them, cockapoos. But the puggle has already peaked and there are now the ultra mini handbag crosses and the mini-dachshund. Get with it, girl!

Answer 10

Mine has some breathing problems and others are prone to hip displasia.
They are a very loyal breed however.