I want to get a dog but am so indecisive and wanted to know a little about a puggle. Do they shed a lot? B/c of their mixed breed do they tend to bark like a beagle? and are they basically healthy breed?
2007-10-26 04:24:22 · 16 answers · asked by mzr81004 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have two pug/beagle mixes. Since they are mixed, there is absolutely no guarantee that the one you will possibly get will be anything like mine, but I'm happy to share anyways.
Mine shed HORRIBLY! Blond hairs everywhere! I only have one area rug in my whole house and I have to vacuum it every 2 days (probably should every day, but I'm too lazy for that). My older mix tends to have a mix of the beagle howl and a normal bark. When she gets into barking, she'll always end up howling, but honestly, the howling is easier for me to handle than the barking.
No, they aren't healthy because they are being bred by BYB's and puppy millers who do nothing to prevent genetic disease. The parents are not tested, so you never know how healthy they will be. My older mix has already been diagnosed with a costly genetic problem at 8 months old.
If you're going to get one, get it from a shelter PLEASE. Both of mine were in shelters and they were puppies, so you can still get a puppy from one. Unfortunately, there are even pug/beagle mix rescues already...
2007-10-26 04:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Ignore the jerks who have come in here to answer your question that don't own a puggle. Apparently they forgot that every 'purebred' dog out there started out as a mix of two other breeds. Sooner or later they will realize that puggles are here to stay and move on with their lives.
Now, on to your question -
Puggles shed, but not a lot. Normal brushing will help.
They can bark like a beagle, but it tends to be more muffled than the purebred beagle howl.
They will not have the skin and breathing problems that a purebred pug has. Most puggles have a long enough snout that breathing problems are not an issue. Only a few I have met grunt. As far as overall health issues go, the puggle will be generally a healthy, sturdy breed, much like the beagle.
Be aware, they are very hyper as puppies, but will mellow out at about 1 year of age. If you want an active dog, this will not be a problem for you. They are very smart, and great with children and other dogs. Overall a great dog. We own one, and we know several others who do, and everyone I know has been very happy with their puggle.
Good luck!
2007-10-27 12:48:59 · answer #2 · answered by Monstblitz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a puggle- whom I absolutely love!!! He is 7 months old. He does shed, he does bark (only when someone comes to our door or is right out front- but he does not bark excessively). He is very playful but not overly so. I honestly can say I enjoy him. I don't really care what the other people who are making the negative comments about puggles say, they either don't have one or are just negative people. No one dog breed or mix is better than the other. It is all up to the owner on how your dog behaves. Proper training and love is all any dog needs.
You should check out your local shelter for a puggle. If you can save a puggle from being put down, that would be the best way to go.
2007-10-29 05:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A puggle is not a breed. It is a mutt, it is the cross breeding/mating of two seperate breeds. The offspring can carry more genes from the Beagle, or the Pug or they can blend into an almost 50/50 combination. It will probably shed quite a bit because both breeds do. It may have respiratory problems because Pugs do. It may howl and bay because Beagles do. It may hunt because Beagles do. It may be a couch potato because Pugs are. It may be all or none of the above because it is a MUTT.
Now if you just want something cute, head off to your local shelter and save the life of something cute before it is put to sleep. If you want something with specific traits, then you will have to buy a purebred because that is the only way to know what traits your dog should have.
2007-10-26 04:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I tell people that unless they are willing to live with the bad traits from either breed, do NOT get one. I know several people with them and many have Beagle-like behaviors....like barking, digging,and running. If you are not a fan of Beagles, do not get a Beagle mix!!
And both Pugs and Beagles shed....so a Puggle will too.
2007-10-26 04:34:16 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
A puggle? No such breed. Oh, you mean a pug/beagle mix!
With mutts, you can never tell what you are going to get. You can get any combination of traits from either one of the breeds. Here are the breed standards of a pug and beagle:
Pug - http://www.akc.org/breeds/pug/
Beagle - http://www.akc.org/breeds/beagle/
As far as health, I don't see them as a good combination. You have a short-faced pug and an active beagle. An active vocal dog with a short-face may have breathing problems. Also, since reputable breeders don't breed mutts, your dog will be whatever they happen to have. There will be no health or genetic testing on the parents, so it's a roll of the dice.
I would recommend going to the animal shelter to try to find a pug/beagle mix if that's what you really want. No reputable breeder will purposely breed mutts, so if you get one from a so-called "breeder", you will be buying it from a puppymill or backyard breeder.
If you aren't going to get a dog from the animal shelter, my recommendation for getting a healthy dog is to get a purebred from a reputable breeder. Then, the dog's parents would have had all their health and genetic testing done, which will minimize the risk of unhealthiness in the puppies.
2007-10-26 04:31:50 · answer #6 · answered by abbyful 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
know Beagles tend to shed quite a bit. Not sure about Pugs. But I would try the local shelter.
2007-10-26 04:33:53 · answer #7 · answered by Cookie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My vet tech has told me the more pinched in their faces are, the worse they might have breathing problems. it will depend on which personality they have whether they'll howl. I had a husky/beagle who howled. Now i have a jack russell/beagle who barks like a terrier not a beagle. Both scent dogs. Wait until you're sure about what dog to get. visit some shelters maybe?
2007-10-26 04:29:26 · answer #8 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They are not a ' breed ' of dog, they are a mixed breed dog. They tend to pick up the worst traits from both breeds. You aren't getting the best of the best, you are getting the worst.. If you have dog experience and you like a huge challenge, and have lots of money for vet bills.. Then go for the mixed breed beagle x pug.
2007-10-26 04:35:48 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My neigbor has one. She barks constatnly at the fence. Any breed can have problems. They shed like a normal sheeding dog would. But Yes They bark alot. Almost non stop the ony way she can get her to bequiet is if she brings her inside.
2007-10-26 04:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by Ems 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋