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Puggle~ Resurrected from 2005
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Posted: 12:50:46 PM 2/2/2005
Hello, my mother and I are very interested in puggles. I had a few odd, off the wall questions. We are also looking for a breeder. We live in St. Louis MO and are will to travel fairly close. Please anyone who can help PLEASE DO!!!!!

Angela

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Posted: 1:01:17 PM 2/2/2005
Hello, I have a "puggle". You may or may not know this, but puggles are not an actual breed of dog, they're a mix. Usually the mom is a pug & the dad a beagle.

Right now I have a pug/beagle mix named Summer, who is 9 months old. While she is *very* adorable, she is quite bad and I have many horror stories about her lol. Many "breeders" will tell you that puggles do not bay (howl) like a beagle. Let me tell you, they do! Summer howls like a maniac, especially when she is left alone or when someone comes in the door.

They love to chew and will eat anything and everything they can get their paws on. My brand new bed has two holes in the matress (one hole on each side) and the box spring lining has been torn off and is now a hide out for Summer...she actually crawls into the box spring to take naps, no matter how hard I try to block under the bed.

My "puggle" is pretty shy, I dont know why. I socialized her a lot when she was a puppy and still do now. She doesnt like to be pet by strangers and does not like children. She quivers when she is around people she doesn't know and they try to corner her to pet her.

I can answer specific questions if you've got any. My recommendation is to look in a shelter for one of these mixes. :) My e-mail is

Here is a picture of Summer: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v437/Aceyfacey2/DSC00029.jpg





***Edited By: aceyfacey2 on 7/17/2005 1:13:26 PM***
Reason: c
Posted: 7:32:48 PM 2/2/2005
I guess I'll explain this again...

Like Acey said, puggles are not a breed. they are a pug beagle mix. If you want a purebred, get a pug or a breeder. I can't explain to you how bad it is to buy a 'puggle' from a pet store or breeder. There are billions of unwanted mutts in shelters. I love my adopted Labrador retriever - American Pit Bull Terrier mix I found. If you must have a 'certain' mix like a puggle, check out petfinder.com, or your local shelter. Why is this better? Your helping a homeless dog, NOT supporting overpopulation, and you get a great dog. =)
Posted: 12:41:54 PM 2/3/2005


I would suggest you go to the menu at the left an look up the dogs for sale and try and find one under that. You'll have to look under the beagles or pugs, like the other reply states.

Good Luck.
Posted: 8:12:31 AM 2/4/2005
Summer is just beautiful!. What a great picture, you must be very proud of Summer! I've adopted two mix breed dogs who I love very much.
Posted: 1:23:36 PM 2/27/2005
I have a pug beagle mix (puggle) She is 5 months old-we rescued her from an animal shelter when she was 4 weeks old due to her mother getting hit by a car. I had seen "puggles" on the internet but didn't really expect that she really was one since it was hard to tell when she was 4 weeks old but now we know she definately is. We love her and think she is a very good puppy. I would be glad to try to answer any questions you have. My e-mail address is krissi441@aol.com

Kris
Posted: 1:12:32 PM 3/3/2005
Don't listen to the purebred snobs. Most purebred dogs are much less healthy than these first generation cross breeds. Hybrid vigor is a scientifically proven fact and is very present in puggles. Also most of the breeds we accept as purebreeds today were at one time cross breeds. Breeders took two dogs of different breeds and mated them to create a puppy that had the desired characteristics.
It is true that finding a responsible breeder is a long and arduous process. No matter what kind of dog you are looking for please take the time to make sure the dogs are treated well and not bred too young.
If you can find the dog that fits your needs at a shelter PLEASE adopt. If not, research the hybrid or breed of your choice and research any breeder you contact. The more time you put into the process before you bring the dog home the more likely you (and the dog) are to have a good experience.
Posted: 1:19:31 PM 3/3/2005
"Hybrid vigor is a scientifically proven fact and is very present in puggles. "

Dont believe everything you read. Will you please post these scientific facts? I do not mean just another regular person with a website stating what they feel is factual, I mean the scientific evidence.

I love how everyone calls people "purebred snobs". lmao. Whoops, sorry we don't like the fact that puppy mills and BYBs are producing these mixed dogs by the thousands to satisfy supply and demand, regardless of the mother dog's age or health status. It's not the dog it's the morons who irresponsibly breed them for money.

But hey, if you know a good breeder of mixed dogs who checks up on the people she sells puppies to (i mean does not sell to anyone with the money) AND who does genetic tests on both parents, please let us know. I'd be more than happy to refer people to them, as lots of people come here looking for good breeders of mixed dogs. I am sorry that I am unable to help most of the time seeing as I've never encountered or heard of a good breeder of mixed dogs.

BTW, I own a "puggle" so I am not a "purebred snob".

**Bangs head on desk
Posted: 1:23:15 PM 3/3/2005
acey! don't bang your head on the desk! i told mafiaprincess this yesterday, you'll end up with brain damage before you know it! ;)
Posted: 1:23:19 PM 3/3/2005
Hybred vigor is also a myth, but I'm a purebreed dog snob. You will see just as many health problems in mutts as in purebreeds. Combining to dogs does not make a genetic issue magicly vanish. You may lower your chances of recessive issues that are prominent in a breed becuase of the fact that they are all produced from the same recessives but you wont escape dominent issues, you wont escape immune problems, you wont escape heart, eye, skin diseases, and they still die of cancer just as easily as any other animal.

And once again, as a purebreed dog snob, you can say thankyou that you have two purebreed dogs to adulterate into your 'hybred myth mutt'.
Posted: 1:25:43 PM 3/3/2005
Shut up Bessie you are just saying that because you are a purebred SNOB! lmao. j/k. Im not really banging my head off of the desk, I was just pretending!!! lol :) BTW, I am glad you got your car back!

***Edited By: aceyfacey2 on 3/3/2005 1:26:21 PM***
Reason: rgegre
Posted: 1:28:23 PM 3/3/2005
Snobs! Snobs! Snobs!
Posted: 5:33:05 PM 3/3/2005
Would love to rant and rave about the pure breed snob issue. Would also love to Freak out about hybrid vigor, and all the "scientific evidence" but instead I am going to just sit this one out. Pure breed snob here as well I guess.

One more thing. the reason it's such a long and involved process to find a good and ethical breeder of Puggles is because THEY DO NOT EXIST! Ok sorry couldn't resist that.

/slams head in car door a couple times.

***Edited By: Ash on 3/3/2005 5:34:22 PM***
Reason: forgot to slam my head
Posted: 9:38:50 AM 3/9/2005
Well I ahve a Puggle and his Mother was a Beagle and his Dad was a Pug....I haven't ever heard of it being the otherway around...not to say that doesn't mean they breed that way..but usually its a Beagle mother and Pug Dad..check out what this Site says:

Puggles are a relatively new hybrid dog breed produced by mating a select female Beagle to a select male Pug, resulting in a very sweet-tempered, affectionate (but not yippy, hyper, or insecure) puppy that is very low-maintenance and family-friendly. They are great with children and other pets. The Puggle exemplifies the upmost integrity, loyalty, and companionship, that you can find in a furry friend.

It has been proven over time that Puggle owners feel that their Puggle has changed their own family chemistry, for the better. They are a blessing in desguise.

In regards to training, it is necessary to be gentle with this breed, as they are very sensitive to the tone of your voice.

In regards to activities, Puggles love to romp and play outdoors, provided the weather is good. Always make sure they have a cool place to spend the day if it is hot outside

Puggles usually get to be 14-20lbs. They typical colors for their coat is black, beige, or silver.

At Puppy Paradise, our puppies get lots of playtime, cuddle time, and rest time. They are well-cared for and come from a healthy, nurturing evironment.

To learn more about this particular breed, check out our Breeder's Guide.

If you have any question please email me at :
alexanewton@yahoo.com

Checkout my Puggle Samson he is 12 wks in the pictures.

Alexa
Posted: 9:41:36 AM 3/9/2005
Sorry forgot the link:

: www.dogster.com/?123612


Alexa and Samson

:):):)
Posted: 6:39:04 PM 3/10/2005
Hybrid vigor? A mix breed is a mix breed not a hybrid. A hybrid would be a wolf /k9 cross or other such wild canids crossed with a domestic dog ie purebred dog or mix breed.

***Edited By: lupinespiritalso on 3/10/2005 6:41:43 PM***
Reason: grammer
Posted: 6:45:57 PM 3/10/2005
my friend is giving up her spayed female puggle. The dog is food crazy and dominant behavior. Any one a good trainer who would redirect this dogs energy and save her from shelters or pound?
Posted: 7:04:03 PM 3/10/2005
Someone should breed two "Puggles" together and see if they produce dogs that look exactly the same, with the same traits, every time. Then they could be considered a "breed". From what I have seen of puggles, they all do look alike. but they are just two pure breeds mixed. as for "pure breed snobs", are you aware that the puggle only comes from pure bred dogs? Get ahold of yourselfs. all dogs may have started as mixes, but it takes YEARS of selective breeding, with the desired traits in mind, not just mix two dogs and see what comes up.
Posted: 11:45:27 PM 3/10/2005
Hi! I'm new on here...I just wanted to respond to AceyFacey's blog about PUGGLES. She stated "Usually the mom is a pug & the dad a beagle." This is not so, actually the mom is generally a beagle and the dad is a pug. She also stated that her dog was very badly behaved and did not do well with other people. I have a puggle named Roxy and friends of mine have a puggle named Ruby, another friend of mine had a puggle named Ginger. They all have similar traits, but they are not badly behaved and do great with strangers, especially children. These are the most social dogs I have ever witnessed! They absolutely LOVE people and other animals. Of course, they enjoy chewing, but nothing out of the ordinary. Puppies and young dogs in general LOVE to chew...they don't get their back molars until 6 mos, so they're still teething and get into a habit. All you have to do is train them as to what they are allowed to chew on. All three of us puggle owners have given the girls plenty of toys to chew on and have spent plenty of time teaching them what they can and can't chew on. Puppies and young dogs will make mistakes, no matter how great you train them. I've found that limiting their space will help. Don't let your puppy have free reign of your home, until they are old enough. IF the puppy keeps chewing your mattress, don't let her in your room unsupervised. At any rate, I've had no complaints from puggle owners and I absolutely adore my Roxy! I've had several different breeds of dogs growing up, and she is definitely one of the spunkiest, sweetest and silliest.

Posted: 8:54:59 PM 3/16/2005
I totally agree with sarahbarah! I have a 10month old puggle named Sam. We found him at the pound. With the exception of Gender...(Sam's a male) he is identical to Ginger, Roxy & Ruby...The best dog ever!

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