2006-12-23 04:21:32 · 7 answers · asked by mom2jordyn 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
One of the biggest problems with "designer dogs" is that their sole purpose in being is to make money for their breeders. That means that they are bred almost exclusively by puppy mills and backyard breeders. Little to no genetic testing is done and most often the parents are pet quality at best. Starting with low-quality genetic stock is never a recipe for healthy puppies.
Now specific to puggles, they can inherit genetic problems from both beagles and pugs (both breeds are prone to elongated soft palates and some eye defects among other problems). More importantly is that you are mixing 'type' of dogs. The pug is a companion animal who has been selectively bred to have short, squat faces and noses and was used primarily as a lap dog. One of the biggest cares of pug dog owners is not allowing them to over-exert themselves because of the respiratory problems pugs face. The beagle is a working breed - a scent hound who spends his days hunting with his nose to the ground. If it were a movie the next line would be "comedy ensues". As a 'breed' the results can be far more tragic than comedic. Read the articles at http://www.pugs.org - the Pug Dog Club of America for more information on specific health problems.
2006-12-23 14:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Greyt-mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll play: Common health problems of a puggle aka baby platypus: 1. Bacteria 2. Viruses 3. Protozoans 4. Metazoan Endoparasites
2016-05-23 01:53:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would read that article that Ailec referenced thoroughly! What I got from it is that puggles, when bred properly, have less typical PUG health problems, but more typical BEAGLE health problems. I have a beagle myself, and they have a soft palette which is common of hounds, to allow them to make their unique sounds. It also causes what they call "inverted sneezes" which is when a beagle has to readjust her mouth to catch her breath. I would imagine that if the puggle inherits the soft palette of the beagle, and the shorter nasal cavity of the pug, it may cause worse breathing problems. I would just make sure I bought the puggle from a reputable breeder, ask for references, see BOTH parents and the littermates, as well as their living area, before I took a chance on a designer dog. Since they are so new, problems have not yet had a chance to be bred out. Good luck!
2006-12-23 04:36:56 · answer #3 · answered by Belle75 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. I was interested in them too but when I did research I found they have a lot of genetic problems and hereditary diseases. Essentially they've inherited issues from both pugs and beagles. That's not to say each puppy will have health problems, but you should know the health issues with both individual breeds before considering this 'breed.'
2006-12-23 04:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just researched this, and it sounds like puggles are actually less prone to health troubles than beagles OR pugs; they kind of got the perfect combo. Here's a web page that has lots of info on the breed and their unique health situation. Good Luck!
http://doggiewoggie.com/dog-breeds/puggle/
2006-12-23 04:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
i have been wondering that myself--i would like to get one
but they can get eye problems because beagles are prone to glaucoma and pugs are prone to it as well as infections because their eyes stick out so far
2006-12-23 04:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Sm@rtAs$ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋