About Puggle Puppies
A puggle is a designer dog breed that has been growing in popularity over the last several years. The breed results from a mating cross between the popular beagle and the squishy-looking pug; their name is actually a portmanteau term, meaning that it, like the breed itself, is a mix of the breeds' names that make up the puggle. Puggle puppies are essentially just miniature versions of the adults and have very similar characteristics and specifications.
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What Do Puggle Pups Look Like?
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Most puggle puppies come out as fawn, meaning that most of their body is light brown while their noses and ears are dark (usually black) with white feet. Other color variations include complete black and mixes of brown, black, white or fawn. Puppies are born at around a 1/2 pound or so but will eventually grow to between 15 and 25 pounds with a shoulder height of around 10 to 15 inches.
What Kind of Temperament do They Have?
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As puppies, puggles are typically very energetic little dogs, particularly in the first year. They will need to be walked regularly to keep healthy and toned and enjoy digging holes. They are barkers, and may bark at passing intruders. Puggles develop a very independent personality as they grow, which can make them more difficult to train than other breeds. They may stubbornly wander off if they catch a passing scent so they should be kept leashed when outdoors in a public area.
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What Kind of Maintenance?
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Because of their short fur, puggles puppies are not particularly high-maintenance. Like other dogs, they should be bathed, have their nails trimmed and their teeth brushed weekly. Puggle puppies tend to produce a high amount of gooey eye discharge, which is also prevalent in pugs. This must be cleaned once a day or so using a moist cloth or a cotton swab. Puggle pups do shed quite frequently and are not hypoallergenic, so have a vacuum cleaner handy to alleviate any stray hairs on your carpets or furniture.
What Do They Eat?
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Puggle puppies should be fed small breed puppy food. As they grow, they can be gradually weened onto small breed dog food. Small breed food is usually produced as tinier pellets that are easy for small dogs like puggles to chew. Puppy food has a higher fat content, which puppies use for healthy growth. Wet dog food should not be given to puppies until they are at least 10 weeks old or so, as you risk giving them diarrhea, which may lead to fatal dehydration.
How Are They With Kids?
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Puggles are very personable and affectionate with dogs and would make a great addition to a family household that values energy and the outdoors. However, because of their high-energy, they may not be the best choice for very young children who may find their demands for affection and play too high. Puppies in particular are very energetic so caution should be taken before deciding to introduce a puggle puppy into your home.
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References
- Photo Credit Sitting Pug image by LOLA from Fotolia.com
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Puggles are the shiz-nit!
