What do Sylvester Stallone and Julianne Moore have in common? No, it’s not melancholy and they’re not dating. But both have the latest trend, in designer dogs called Puggles.
Puggles are hybrid dogs that are a mix between the Pug and the Beagle. They are known for their small size, adorable appearance, and calm temperament. According to his owners, he is one of the cutest dogs in the design class. Although pugs and beagles have genetic challenges in their purebred status, when combined they do not have these flaws.
Puggles are lovable, sweet dogs that are high in energy and highly intelligent. Many people buy them because it is fashionable to do so, but it is not the best reason to do so. Many people who get them without knowing more about them end up being sent to a shelter.
There is also a bit of controversy, of course, because they are a mixed breed and, in some people’s eyes, a “pooch”. However, they are usually bred from a purebred beagle mother and a purebred pug father, so for some people it makes them high-bred purebreds. However, the American Kennel Club disagrees. They have a narrow view of what qualifies as purebred and does not mean a mix. Therefore, this breed is not recognized yet, but people love them anyway.
Puggles are readily available from many sources. You can often find them at a shelter, though you won’t know what to expect and won’t have any paperwork on them. You can also find them through newspaper ads sometimes. However, the way most people buy them is through a reputable dealer which can set you back anywhere from $250 to $1,000 depending on where you go. For many people, it pays to have the latest fad in Dog Dom. With puggles, you get a cute teddy bear and get a lot of attention from people outside of your space because the puggle is just too cute to pass up.
However, who could ask for a better dog? Puggles are friendly, so they do well with children and other animals in the home. They also do well with other dogs. They spend most of their lives playing, being very mischievous and delighting their humans.
You may be wondering what puggles eat and if you should be concerned about any problems in this area. Puggles do best with a good quality food. They don’t do well with the cheapest food on the market. You can feed them raw meat and a good quality protein is something they should have so they don’t get sick. Also, watch out for by-products in dog food and go instead for extra fiber.
Puggles are getting a lot of media exposure and many major newspapers have written stories about them and they have been featured on Ellen and other television shows. As you think about puggles, search the web because there is plenty of information to help you choose.