I want a Puggle! In search of breeder...?

Question

I would like to purchase a Puggle in about 6 months. I have started researching breeders but am overwhelmed by the amount, and question whether or not the majority of them are humane. How do I go about finding a good breeder in the Midwest? Also, are pocket/toy puggles healthy dogs?

I do not want to get it from a Shelter.

Answer 1

Yeah, because purebred dogs are free and clear of health and genetic problems.... oh, wait. No they're not.

All dogs are designer dogs, as all were bred to the form that humans wanted for whatever reason. You can't attack hybrid dog breeders for anything that you can't attack purebred dog breeders for. Health problems? Purebreds have them. Bad genetics? Check. Contributing to overpopulation? In a species that has already overpopulated the earth, any dog born contributes to overpopulation, purebred or not. Breeding just for money? You guessed it, plenty of purebred breeders are only in it for the $$$. Poor living conditions? HA! Don't even get me started.

The only angle from which you can legitimately attack a hybrid breeder is that they are not maintaining the "purity" of a breed. And there's no law against that. That's a moral standard set up by the AKC, an organization that profits from that way of thinking.

So unless you are against BOTH purebred and hybrid breeding, lay off.

To the original poster, if you look at a shelter you may find a dog similar to a puggle. There are lots of both Pug and Beagle mixes that you might find you like. If not, the best way to choose a breeder is to look at how the dogs are treated, meet the parents, and ask questions. Will the breeder guarantee the health of the dog? Will the breeder take back the dog if you cannot keep it, at any time for any reason? Can you meet the parents? Will the puppies stay with Mom until they are at least 8 wks old? Are they being handled every day and exposed to new things gradually and in a positive manner? If the person trying to sell you a puppy answers no to any of these questions, you should consider looking elsewhere.

Also, the Midwest is home to many puppy mills, which have caught onto the hybrid dog trend. If the breeder you are looking at offers several different breeds of dog, they are most likely getting the puppies from a mill. Mills typically treat the dogs horribly, and they often ask homeowners to sell their puppies so it looks more "wholesome". Ask about breeding practices/parents and if the person seems to know nothing, it's likely the puppies were shipped in from a mill. Mill puppies are typically sick and develop terrible behavior problems, due to the overabundance of antibiotics administered and the traumas they face very early in life. Getting a dog from a puppy mill is almost always a big mistake.

Remember, most Puggles are not actually a breed, they are a mix. They aren't the result of many Puggles bred over several generations, but of the first cross between a Beagle and a Pug. This isn't necessarily bad, but it allows for a lot of variation in how the dog will turn out. I've seen Puggles that look more like Pugs and Puggles that look more like Beagles from the same litter. Keep that in mind!

Good luck with your search! The best thing you can do for your future dog, and for dogs as a whole, is to make sure that you get your puppy from someone responsible and reputable.

Answer 2

Responsible breeders don't delibrately breed mixes..Puggles are a mix not a breed. They are a mix of Beagle & Pug.

Check out the shelters they may have just what you want.
It also would be next to impossible to get a "pocket/toy" puggle since Beagles and Pugs are fair sized dogs. If there is such a thing they most likely would be very prone to health issues hjust as any undersized or oversized dog not bred to standard size.
Also Puggles are prone to eye, breathing and other health issues in general.

All purebreds aren't bred correctly and there are more then a fair share of irresponsible purebred breeders. Only about 10% of purebred dogs should ever be in a breeding program. True that most breeds out there are "manmade" however when they were created there was a definate goal in mind , a real legit reason to "make" that particular breed..dogs weren't thrown together willy-nilly just "because". In the US alone there are over 350 recognized breeds of every size, color, descripion, hair type, for every purpose..this doesn't even count the legit breeds from Canada and other countries. There is NO valid reason in which to delibrately crossbreed dogs now (by the way they aren't "hybrids", hybrids are incapable of reproduction and are animals such as Mules & Hinnies) Crossbreds are done completely for the money and nothing more (yes there are of course purebreds that were bred solely for the money too..hence BYB/Mills and pet stores). Crossbreds very often have some serious issues..because of the breeds used to breed together..Pugs & Beagles are two breeds which should NEVER be crossed...so many of these particualr crosses have serious structural problems as well as health issues..many of which don't become apparent until adulthood.
No matter what breeding should always be done responsibly and unfortunately much of it isn't and it won't ever be if people don't stop buying "designer" dogs, and irresponsibly bred purebreds.

Answer 3

There are many people who disagree with breeding in general while some disagree with mixing two breeds and both groups will say don't buy one of these mixes.

I say, you need to ask yourself WHY you want a beagle/pug cross?

Is it because you have seen a couple that were cute and you liked their personalities?

Here's the bad news: because they are a mix of two breeds with very different personalities and looks, you have no idea what the puppy will be like as an adult.

Many people like purebred dogs because there is a certain amount of predictability of size, exercise needs, temperament, etc. A mix between two purebred dogs is a roll of the dice. Anyone who tells you differently is not being completely honest.

Even if someone has had two litters from the same two parents and the pups are all pretty similar, there is no guarantee with the third litter. Two pug/beagle crosses bred to each other are also a roll of the dice.

Genetics are a funny thing. Ever met two brown-haired, brown-eyed parents with a blonde, blue-eyed child? Well the genetics for dog coat and color are more complicated than human eye/hair color.

A mix is a surprise package as a pup. If you want a surprise package I don't understand why you don't want to try finding a dog through a rescue group or shelter. (Rescue groups foster dogs in their homes and evaluate them before matching them with a home, try www.petfinder.com to find some near you.)

Answer 4

Any time you are wanting to buy a puppy from a breeder, you need to find a reputable breeder. You can loook for years and never find a reputable breeder of a puggle, because a reputable breeder does not breed mixed breeds, "designer breeds", mutts. If you want a mixed breed look in the shelters and don't be scammed by unscrupulous people selling mixed breeds and tacking a fancy label on them then charging double what you would pay for a purebred. Do not line the pockets of the crooks. Stop the "designer breed" fad, one pup at a time.

Answer 5

Puggles are mutts. Check your local and surrounding shelters.
Noone breeding mutts is a humane breeder. All they are doing is adding to the overpopulation of unwanted pets.

Dont want to get it from the shelter? Oh, so you would pay $500 for a mutt? The only reason these ignorant people keep breeding mutts is because of people like you. Good job....

Purebred dogs exist for a reason. They were bred to do specific work. These mixed "designer breeds" are bred for nothing but money. There is a big difference in the purebred breeders and these ignorant asses breeding mutts.

Answer 6

Sure, but they won't be qualified to breed Puggles. Puggles are cross bred dogs, and responsible, reputable breeders would never breed them. If you really want one, try a shelter or pound, as many people before me have suggested.

Answer 7

I personally wouldn't recommend any mixed breed. Any breeder who intentionally breeds a mix is not humane by any means. Mix breeding can result in potentially harmful genetic dificiencies such as dysplasia, ligament deformation, and mutations. Ligament and joint problems are probably your biggest concerns when looking at Puggles. A Pug has a dense and heavy muscular structure designed for stability and durability while a poodle has a light bone structure for speed and agility. With Puggles the bone structure tends to either not support the muscles resulting in musculare sprains and torn ligaments or early arthritis and dysplasia problems. In purchasing a bred Puggle you would actually be contributing to irresponsible breeding. However, if you would like to get either a pug or a poodle you can check out the list of AKC affiliated rescue groups listed below or check the breeder referal.

Answer 8

Pug/beagle mixes (a puggle is a baby echidna, NOT a dog "breed") are not healthy dogs. A dog with a squashed in face that wants to run and run and run like a beagle? Yeah, that's a great idea. Go to your local shelter if you'd like a mix breed dog. There is not a single responsible breeder out there creating designer dogs as pets. NOT ONE.

Answer 9

Puggles are mixed breed dogs. In other words, they're mongrels that people will charge you a lot of money for. Go to the shelter in your town and find a loveable, beautiful mutt that no one will try to rip you off over. Some of the most beautiful and wonderful dogs in the world are mixed breeds.

Have a look at Petfinder.com and see what they have in your town. There are some amazing animals available already waiting for you to give them a wonderful home.

Please don't encourage people to continue the practice of breeding "designer dogs". Designer dogs are basically high dollar mutts. There are already millions of wonderful mutts available and needing you to adopt them.

Answer 10

This is not a real breed. It is not a good choice in a dog. Why not go with a Beagle or a Pug? Mixing the two is asking for health and behavioral issues as these two breeds are completely different.
And, NO, in general, pocket or toy breeds not already established have many health issues along with the inherent genetic health concerns.
Please do not support backyard breeders of these designer mutts. You are only asking them to continue their selfish, money-soaked practices.