are puggles good pets or would a regular pug be better. I'm afraid the puggle might howl, or bark too much

Answer 1

first understand that puggles are not a breed. they are simply a pug mix. the very type of mix you can find in shelters across the country. be aware of a puggle breeder. often they do not care about the health of the parents or their temperments. and you can end up with a very annoying, expensive and unhealthy pup. research the pug breed and if you are looking at a pug mix research the breed it's mixed with or thought to be mixed with. any dog that's properly exercised and trained and has had proper vet care and neutered or spayed shouldn't bark excessivly. but all dogs bark. good luck. and just research and know what to expect of a pup in general before commiting to one and you'll be fine.

Answer 2

Any dog can make a good pet. Which type of dog is a better pet depends on the owner's individual preferences and situation -- so there is no one answer for this question without a lot more information to go by.

With that said, a puggle is not a pedigreed animal. Because of this, you cannot be at all sure of what you are getting. A pug, on the other hand, is a pedigreed animal. Because of this, you should be able to make certain assumptions about the dogs requirements and disposition before you ever meet the animal. Having a pedigree also allows you to look into the dog's genetic history to some extent. My German Shepherd, for example, comes from a very long line of conformation (show) champions on both mom's and dad's sides. The titles in his pedigree, however, don't just stop at looks. He has obedience champions, tracking champions, and even herding champions in his five generation pedigree. This told me my dog was bred for both temperament and looks. He is living up to his pedigree in all regards.

Even with a breeder claiming they can give you a pedigree on a puggle, you have no real idea what you will get because this is not an accepted breed. One criteria of an accepted breed is that they have been shown over time to breed true to type. Because of this, even if you get a real pedigree on your unregisterable dog, you cannot be sure what you will actually get until long after you have it. Registration has another benefit, it assures you to a large degree that a pedigree is real and not a figment of a breeders imagination. Reputable breeders of quality animals do not make these designer dogs, such as a puggle, so I would be slow to trusting any of them.

The Pug gets my vote.

Answer 3

Razzles,

My vote is for the puggle, only because I own one.

What are you looking for in a pet? What size dog would you like? What amount of energy level are you looking for?

Chase, our Puggle, does howl but only when his sister, a Basenji, takes his toys or when someone is at the door. It took a long time for him to find his bark, he was about 9 months before he really made any kind of noise.

I do know that Pugs bark too, there are a few that go to the dog park that we go to and they bark a lot. Chase hardly ever barks or howls except as I have mentioned above.

Puggle's tend to be bigger than Pugs, so if you are looking at size my Puggle is about 28 Lbs.

Chase is very active, loves to run and is a chewer. Nylabones and Kongs will be your best toys to get for a Puggle.

As for the cuddle factor, my Puggle is the best cuddler around, he loves to be near us.

Check out www.puggle.org there are lots of cute Puggle pics and information for Puggles for sale.

Hope this helps,
Jenn

Answer 4

I would go with a Pug. There is not guarantee of temperament either way, but you more likely to get a quieter dog with a Pug than a Puggle (Beagles usually bark a lot). Plus, in my area you can get a AKC champion sired Pug puppy for the same price as a Puggle, and with the Pug you will have a pretty good idea of the temperament and personality (more than if you purchased a Puggle, you will not know if the puppy will have a Pug or Beagle personality or a mix of the two).

Also, either will shed. Pugs shed a lot, but so do all of the Puggles that I have met (I know about 15 of them). I really prefer the temperament of the Pugs, they are not as sappy, loud, or obnoxious as the Puggles.

Answer 5

I have an almost 2 year old puggle I obtained just before they became popular. I would recommend the breed to any one. Yes, she does bark, but is quick to stop when told to. I do know for a fact that puggles shed however, but not to any extreme. My puggle has never met someone, (and that includes dogs and cats) she dislikes.

The hardest part of owning a puggle? Two things: 1.She loves to run herself silly if she gets out of the yard, and 2.the attention she gets everywhere she goes.

We are working on issue number 1

Check the site I provided for more details.

Answer 6

I've known a couple nice puggles, but a lot of them are VERY hyper, and a lot of them are pretty snippy once they get older than 6 months. There are some pretty hyper pugs out there now too, so be sure you go to a good breeder, and meet the parents. Good Luck!!

Answer 7

Seriously, don't pay a BYB $400 for a MUTT ("PUGGLE") when you can get another MUTT at the shelter for $50 - $120.

There is not way to tell the temperament of a MUTT. You will get characteristics of the Pug, as well as the Beagle. The health would be a mix. As no reputable breeder breeds MUTTS, the person you will get one from will be a BYB who doesn't screen their dogs of any hereditary health problems. This means that your dog's health may be at risk.

Answer 8

I have pug purebreds. I prefer them over any "designer dog" any day. This way I now what to expect. From the so called designer dogs there temperament is really unknown. You really have no idea of what you are getting. With pure breeds you know what to expect because of history. I am not saying that ever purebred pug is going to be the same but at least you have some idea of what to expect. Don't fall for this designer dog crape they are just trying to justify a breeding mistake (mute).

Answer 9

I think a purebred pug would be a better choice,unless you're a fan of the beagle. They tend to be diggers,howlers and like to wander,and you never know which tendancies the dog is going to end up with out of two breeds. Just be wary and go with a responsible breeder so you don't get a puggie with health issues. Good luck!

Answer 10

It is always best to go with an AKC registered dog, you will know what you are getting. If you have to have a designer dog such as the puggle then check the shelters first.