Puggle puppy
adopted in Tampa Bay
born 5/14/2022, Dark Fawn

A Puggle is a crossbreed between a Pug and a Beagle. They were bred to be and continue to be much healthier than their Pug and Beagle parents, as you don't have to worry about many of the same breathing or health issues with this hybrid.

 You can identify a Puggle through the wrinkles of a Pug and the ears of a Beagle. They favor miniature mastiffs in appearance. Puggles have a unique personality that differs from many of the other hybrids we love. They can be stubborn but are very intelligent, making them trainable. Puggles can blend into just about any environment but do tend to bark and howl, so we recommend having a space away from neighbors for your Puggle to speak to you. They do well with dogs and young children but might not be best friends with your cat. Early socialization is key to making sure they get along as they grow up together.  

A great benefit of having a Puggle is the ease of grooming. Although they tend to shed, you will not need to develop a strenuous grooming routine to keep your Puggle healthy. Brushing them once a week and bathing them once a month is plenty. Other than that, check their wrinkles, ears, and nails, and you will be good to go. 

 Puggles are a high-energy hybrid, but you will not need to take two hour-long walks with these smaller dogs. A short walk and some playtime in the backyard and inside the house are more than enough to keep them entertained. Feed them a high-quality dry dog food designed for small to medium breeds, and you will have a family dog loved by everyone.

The Puggle we know and love today was the result of an accident. It happened at some point in the 1980s or 1990s but has quickly grown in popularity because of its looks, size, and personality. Most of the Puggles we see today are first-generation Puggles, which means they are offspring of the Pug and Beagle, rather than offspring of two Puggles. Breeders typically use a male Pug and a female Beagle when breeding a Puggle. Using a female Pug can lead to death for both the puppies and the mother. 

 Puggles are a favorite among celebrities. Jake Gyllenhaal, Uma Thurman, and Julianne Moore are all Puggle's parents. In 2005, Puggles were the most widely owned designer dog breed of all time. Although Puggles have decreased in popularity over the past few years, mixed breed dogs are increasingly preferred over their purebred parents. Mixed breeds typically inherit some of the best qualities of their parents and little to none of their parents' health problems, which makes hybrids very enticing to new owners.

The individual temperament of your Puggle depends on which genes are inherited from each of its parents. Pugs are charming, loving, and mischievous, while Beagles are gentle, sweet, and funny. Put these two breeds together, and you have a Puggle that is goofy, playful, and sweet. 

 Puggles are brilliant dogs but less eager to please than their hybrid counterparts. This makes training slightly more complicated, but certainly not impossible. Although Puggles can be stubborn, positive reinforcement and a firm and consistent training schedule will create a well-behaved dog. We recommend splitting up their training into five-minute increments throughout the day, rather than trying to teach them many things at once. Start with basic commands like "sit," "stay," and "come." Once they have mastered these commands, you can move on to more complex ones. Puggles can have a short attention span, and combined with their stubbornness; you will need to be patient during training. They are a reasonably sensitive breed and do not respond well to yelling. You can use treats sparingly during training, but make sure they are healthy. You do not want to cause your Puggle to become overweight while training inadvertently. 

 Potty training can seem daunting, but it does not have to be. We recommend using a crate, as dogs typically want to keep their crates clean and will not go to the bathroom inside of it. When your Puggle alerts you to go to the bathroom, reward them with positive praise, and they will catch on quickly. Accidents will happen but stay patient, and you will get through this phase in no time. 

 Puggles are very friendly and will do great with family and strangers alike. They typically have little to no aggression or prey instinct. While Puggles love spending time with their family, they are also content on their own with their toys, which makes it easier to run errands for a short amount of time during the day. 

 We love Puggles as a family pet because of their playfulness, love of cuddling, and energy. Their size makes them great for children to take care of and play with without worrying too much about injury to either party. Always supervise interactions with young children and dogs, but we think Puggles make an excellent choice for a first family pet.

Puggles are great family dogs that can blend into just about any environment. However, they are pretty talkative and can be prone to barking. It might be easier to have them in a house rather than an apartment because of their locality, but they can be trained to be quiet if you live in an apartment. Puggles do well with young children and other dogs. Whether or not they are good with cats comes down to if they inherited the prey drive gene from their Beagle parent. If this is the case, your Puggle might enjoy playfully "hunting" your feline friends in the household. This is not to say that getting your Puggle and cat to get along is impossible: it just takes supervision and training. 

 Puggles are great for first-time dog owners. They love to cuddle and make great lap dogs. You can take them to the dog park to make some friends or let them play in the backyard. Puggles are generally easygoing and happy to stay active and relax on the couch. 

You will not have to worry about drooling or bunches of shedding with Puggles. They have a double coat with a thick undercoat, which makes them shed more than the average dog, but it is unmanageable. Their grooming routine is very easygoing. Their coats are short and smooth. You will only need to brush your Puggle about once a week to remove any loose or dead hair. We recommend using a pin brush, a slicker brush, and a comb throughout your grooming routine. A slicker brush is a brush that has many pins packed together on a flat surface and is generally used as the first step in the grooming routine. Follow through with a pin brush to give your Puggle a shiny and smooth appearance. 

 Your Puggle will need a bath once every one to two months, or whenever you notice they are a bit smelly. Use a high-quality dog shampoo and conditioner to avoid any dry skin or redness. Avoid the eyes, nose, and ears as they get irritated easily. 

Depending on which characteristics your Puggle inherits from its Pug parent, they might have more or fewer wrinkles or folds in their face and skin. It is imperative that you keep these folds clean, dry, and free of debris. Whenever you are brushing, look in and around the folds to notice any irritation or cleaning that needs to happen. Similarly, check the folds after bathtime and make sure to dry them thoroughly, as water can cause discomfort. Also, check their eyes for any signs of irritation or redness. 

 You will want to brush your Puggles teeth two to three times a week to promote good dental hygiene and prevent tooth decay. Puggles will need a pedicure once or twice a month or whenever you start hearing their nails on hard surfaces.

Puggles are an active and high-energy breed. You will want to allow them at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, and they tend to love to zoom around the house or the backyard. Puggles love to go on walks with their owners. If Puggles have too much pent-up energy, they are prone to digging. You will want to engage your Puggle during playtime to keep your yard looking pristine. You will also want to supervise them during playtime to ensure they don't dig a hole and escape through the fence. 

 Puggles can walk around a mile daily, so 15 to 20 minute walks in the morning or night is plenty of cardio, as long as they have toys inside as well. Puggles do enjoy walking but typically cannot walk too far in one go, so it is better to split up exercise into short walks throughout the day rather than one long walk. 

 Puggles love to swim and play in the water, which is also helpful in preventing injury to their bones and joints. We recommend using a dog life vest for safety, especially when outdoors in moving water. We highly recommend taking your dog to the dog park to play with other dogs whenever they are fully vaccinated. Puggles are pretty social and will enjoy the opportunity to make friends. 

You will want to feed your Puggle, a high-quality dry dog food designed for smaller breeds. Depending on their size and activity level, they will need anywhere from half a cup to one and a half cups per day. If your puppy loves to play and run around outside, they will need more food than an older dog that lounges around the house all day. We recommend splitting their daily amount into two or three meals to prevent bloat, which is a life-threatening issue with dogs when they overeat too quickly. 

 Pugs and Beagles are prone to obesity and love their food, and Puggles are no different. While Puggles are prone to obesity, monitoring their diet and feeding them the correct amounts of preservative-free food will keep them strong and healthy. 

 There are a few things to look for when choosing food for your dog. Include whole proteins such as chicken, beef, or lamb, and make sure there are plenty of fatty acids to promote a shiny, healthy coat. Contrary to popular belief, dogs need healthy carbs like whole grains to keep them fit. They also need a variety of vitamins and minerals, so choose a food that supplies your Puggle with everything it needs. 

 Water is crucial to a dog's diet, so always have fresh water available to them. Discuss your dietary plan with your vet to ensure they get everything they need. When you're giving your Puggle all the nutrients they need, they look better, smell better, and feel better. 

 Puggles have a powerful nose and will be able to sniff out any yummy snacks, so make sure to have food that is poisonous to dogs far out of reach.