With pugs and puggles going for $500-$600, I'm not sure which type to get. I am aware of the health problems with pugs, and that puggles are still susceptible to those problems.
2006-09-20 04:47:15 · 12 answers · asked by smarta$$ 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
With pugs and puggles going for $500-$600, I'm not sure which type to get. I am aware of the health problems with pugs, and that puggles are still susceptible to those problems. And, yes, I will check with shelters before purchasing a dog.
2006-09-20 04:52:12 · update #1
Another vote for pugs here. Puggles are susceptable to MORE genetic defects than puggles for two reasons - 1) they are subject to both the Pug problems AND the Beagle problems and 2) they are bred by unethical 'breeders' who do not do any genetic testing on their pet quality dogs. Do not believe the 'hybrid vigor' hype that they try and sell you - it's completely untrue. Find a REPUTABLE pug breeder and get a good quality pet. When you BUY a puppy you are PAYing for peace of mind. What I mean by that is you are actually paying for the knowledge that your dog is going to look and act a certain way and also that he (and his mother) have been given the best possible care to ensure that your pup will be healthy. If you just want a puppy you can get them for free/cheap at a shelter. If you want peace of mind you go to a reputable breeder. And you never pay for a mutt.
Check out http://www.pugs.org - it's the webpage for the Pug Dog Club of America. You can research reputable breeders in your area or find a local pug rescue in your area there. They also have a section dedicated to puggles if you want to know some of the health problems they suffer from.
2006-09-20 09:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by Greyt-mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a different opinion as to which dog they like better. However, you should not base you decision on some of the ridiculous answers above. As with all dogs there are various health concerns and behavioral concerns to be aware of. For the Pug and Puggle they are very similar. I see many people suggest that just because you want a mixed breed you should get it from the shelter. I am not against going to a shelter, in fact it is a great idea to stop by the shelter if you are looking to rescue a dog. However, I will assure you that you will have an easier time fining a Pug at a shelter than a Puggle. For some reason people believe that just because it is a mixed breed it is a reason to go to the shelter.
Here are some helpful steps when choosing your dog.
1.Find a reputable breeder.
2.Do extensive research on each breed and see which better fits your lifestyle. Although I think you will find they are very similar. Puggles are generally considered to be more energetic and headstrong as well as larger, but none the less they make phenomenal pets.
3.Try to find friends or family that have one of these breeds and look into watching the dog for a day or just stopping by and playing with their pet.
4.ASK to see the parents of your puppy. If it is a good breeder they should be on site or be able to provide you with information about them. Also note that your
2006-09-22 07:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing to consider is that puggles have beagle in them. Beagles can be headstrong and hard to train since they can be severely sidetracked from a simple scent they pick up. However, you could probably find a puggle at your local shelter whereas you aren't likely to find a pug. It depends on what you are looking for.
I'm not in favor of either, big dog kinda person, but out of all the pugs I've seen and all the puggles I've seen, I like black pugs the best. There is a very wide range of what a puggle can end up looking like. Some being extremely cute and others not.
2006-09-20 04:51:51 · answer #3 · answered by Meggz21 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Puggles are mutts. You can pick one up at the animal shelter for about $100. Pugs are purebred and can be registered with AKC (if that is important to you)
Generally if you want to buy a good quality dog, you can get a referral from a reputable breeder from an AKC affiliated breed club. (Go to AKC.org). Do your research and get one that has been tested for all the genetic problems that Pugs carry.
My opinion (no flames please it is OPINION!)) is that Puggles, being mutts, are generally not being bred by ethical breeders (though I supposed there are exceptions.) My OPINION is that these are people who are breeding mixed breed dogs in order to get onto the "designer dog" gravy train. Accidental puggles that you can find on petfinder or in your local rescue can be great dogs, but why would you deliberately breed a mutt and charge exorbitant prices for it?
Pugs are wonderful dogs. Why mess something good?
2006-09-20 04:57:29 · answer #4 · answered by Robin D 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
It all depend on the breeder and the dog. Do your research and find a GOOD breeder of the dog. With a responsiable breeder you should have less health issues with the dog you choose.
So it may not be a matter of which dog, but rather which breed can you find a quality breeder.
Puggles are a mix of pug and ?? what?? there is a good chance you have no idea what size or type of dog you will get with a cross.
With a quality pug you know you should get AKC acceptable standards with little or known health concerns and a guarentee from the breeder.
Please remember there are tons of dogs looking for homes on www.petfinder.com - purebreed and mixed pug-crosses. From Adults to puppies. These dogs need homes. Please adopt.
2006-09-20 04:56:27 · answer #5 · answered by meow 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you want a mixed-breed dog, like a puggle, why don't you check out the local animal shelters instead of paying that much money for one? There are millions that need homes right now..I guess it depends on what you want in a dog..
2006-09-20 05:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stick with the purebred. If you go to a breeder that shows, you won't have all the health problems because we always breed to help the breed and not just to make money. Which means that we have our dogs health tested, and study who is best to breed our bloodline with before we even consider the breeding. Then hopefully we can get that "perfect" puppy. If I could only be so lucky....
Edit: Robin D, I completely agree with your opinion!
2006-09-20 05:00:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Pug. Puggles are cute, but they are *still* mixed-breed dogs... it's absurd to pay such a price for a mixed-breed/oops dog.
2006-09-20 04:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by coffeepleasenosugar 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With puggles make sure the parents have no hereditary defects
and a crossbred would be a better choice depending on the parentage.
2006-09-20 04:51:29 · answer #9 · answered by xdogma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suggest you get a regular pug. Puggles may be cute when they're puppies.. but they don't age well if you catch my drift.
2006-09-20 05:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by jedi_junkie05 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋