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Puggle~ Resurrected from 2005
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Posted: 1:48:30 PM 1/5/2006
i have a 3month old puggle got her at nineweeks crate trained but in crate the first night cried couble of days now at night i dont hear her at all as for them being yappy i must have a very laid back one she dosent bark all the time just when she hears our other dog to let us now if somone is at the door and when she play s with our other dogs but for the most part she is not a barking dog she hasent chewed on things except here bones and toys and when she acts like she is going to all we do is say her name and she quits all must have different temperment
Posted: 10:38:16 PM 1/5/2006
I've been reading a lot of these messages and noticed that everybody thinks it is better for their puggles to be crated. I did have my puggle crated at first and then we bought her this cute little dog bed to sleep in when she was in the family room with us. She now goes to that bed whenever she is tired. So one night we decided to put that bed along with her crate in the room we had made hers and she seems to gravitate towards that instead. My question is...should we get her back on the crate training or should we let that bed be her perminate place? The room is our laundry room with a babygate in the doorway so she didn't feel shut away from everything. We put paper on the floor at night and when we leave. Please could anyone straighten this out for me!!

***Edited By: susiegirl on 1/6/2006 1:06:05 PM***
Reason: oh no reason
Posted: 10:45:29 PM 1/5/2006
A puggle ehh??? Thats very strange....
Posted: 10:12:56 AM 1/7/2006
we recently purchased a male puggle from a reputable store in NY and have had nothing but a great experience so far. Crate training is going well and he learned to go on the paper almost immediately. Shamrock is 14 weeks old and is fawn colored with the beagle ears. We keep him in our den with a babygate, apper his food and water dish' etc. as was recommended by the seller. He does have sharp teeth and loves to chew(especially fingers!!) When should we start to get him to go outside??
Posted: 12:14:23 PM 1/7/2006
we recently purchased a male puggle from a reputable store in NY

Talk about an Oxymoron!!!!
Posted: 12:34:48 PM 1/7/2006
I have an 18 month old puggle named Molly. She is adorable and a very good dog. She was so easy to housetrain and is excellent with my children. We also live in New York.
Posted: 12:35:44 PM 1/7/2006
Now, now, Beagles... The majority of John Q. Public out there aren't [yet] aware that a store is not a good place to buy a dog.
Posted: 1:45:24 PM 1/7/2006
"Now, now, Beagles... The majority of John Q. Public out there aren't [yet] aware that a store is not a good place to buy a dog."

Perhaps then John Q has been living in some sort of vortex or bubble. All it takes is one trip around the internet and they should be able to figure it out...IF they want to. Thats the problem though. They don't. They want that quick fix puppy NOW!! No research into the breed no research into where to get one that is healthy. Just "I must have what I want NOW" And the moral of the story is thats why so many dogs end up dumped at shelters.. GRRRRRRRR!!!
Posted: 3:23:47 PM 1/16/2006
I also have a puggle, she is about 1 year old. She is really good with the crate but I cannot seem to get her to stop jumping when people come over!! I know she is very smart because otherwise she has been easy to train but when people comes over she is suddenly deaf and cannot hear her commands. Any suggestions?
Posted: 4:51:19 PM 1/16/2006
Get a training collar that has tone and shock and press the tone button when she jumps up and tell her no. The collar has worked with our puggle Buddy. The tone sound really works.

http://www.trentonroadtakeout.com/Buddy%20the%20Bug.htm
Posted: 11:39:02 PM 1/16/2006
I just wanted to say, I was reading through some of the comments on here cause I havent been on for awhile, and I totally disagree with the person that says not to get from pet stores. It all depends because I got my Saydie from a local privately owned pet store, and they take AWESOME care of all there animals. They also go and check out the places where they get thier puppies from. My dog, one year later, is in GREAT health. I just had her at the vet and he said that she was a very healthy little pup. Any dog is lucky to be taken from anywhere.
Posted: 10:00:36 AM 1/17/2006
I have just read the majority of the discussion on this forum and have seen a lot of negativity from individuals who are against mixed breeds. From a scientific standpoint, mixing breeds is in actuallity a good thing. I have read that 90% of genetic defects in canines are rececive, which means both the mother and father would have to carry the gene in order for the pup to receive that gene. The risk is much higher when you mix two purebread dogs. Hence the reason why pugs having breathing problems etc. By mixing breeds, you lessen the dogs chance of getting these defects/or genetic problems and therefore create a healthier dog.
In regaurds to getting a dog from a shelter, I do agree that getting a dog from a shelter is a nice and humane thing to do, but in all honesty when you do get a dog from a shelter, you know a little less of what you are getting than if you were to get a dog from a store or a breeder. If you get a puppy from a shelter, you really don't know how big they are going to get, or what kind of mix it is. (Some mixes or breeds fit different people's lifestyles than others, you just have to do the research.) If you get an older dog, you really dont know how they are with other animals or kids, or even strangers. Some dogs have issues that you don't find out until later on, and some of these issues could be bad.
The truth of the matter is, we all have our different preferences and prioritys. We have different lifestyles and homes. Some of us are elderly, some of us have kids. Some of us have $50 to spend on a dog and others have $2000. All we can do is hope others are making the right decisions when purchasing a life and give others our valuable input, not our insults.
I have done some research and I am getting my puggles saturday!!! For me it is the right size of dog, and the activity level fits my lifestyle. The level of shedding is tolerable. I do have two cats, so if anyone has any input on how they act with cats I would love your input. I am thinking that because it is a puppy 7 wks, by it growing up with the cats it shouldnt be an issue.
Thanks
Posted: 4:31:47 PM 1/17/2006
I agree...One dog is not better than another, and where you get it from doesnt matter...whereever you get in from, you are a hero for giving that dog a warm loving place to live.

About the cat and puggle issue...My puggle loves everyone and everything...I think your puggle will be ok with the cats. My dogs sister is the same way. They are such a lovable breed and I love mine to death! Congrats on the addition to your animal family :)
Posted: 2:27:37 AM 1/20/2006
Hello all... I have a 16 month old Puggle, Lucy and she is the best dog I could ask for... She doesn't howl like a Beagle and she is very playful and extremely affectionate...For anyone that is thinking of getting one you wiill not regret it if you do...You should know though that they absolutely hate to be alone so if you are someone who is never at home and the same is true for everyone else in your household then I wouldn't recommend getting a puggle...Do not get caught up in the whole pure breed vs. mixed breed argument.. All that matters is that the dog is a good match for the family and is given a good home with lots of love.
Posted: 4:07:35 PM 1/20/2006
I originally fell in love with the puggles, but I went to the pet store and they had a "jug", that is part pug and part jack russell, I wouldn't trade him for the world. He looks just like the puggle but the jack russell is coming out in his features and I prefer it now. He is a lot of work but worth every minute.
Posted: 4:21:22 PM 1/20/2006
i was originally in love with the puggle but when we went to the pet store they had a "jug", thats part pug and part jack russell, he looks like a puggle but believe it or not I LOVE him more now, his coat and features are just ADORABLE. He is a lot of work but it has only been a joy training him, I suggest looking into them before you go out and buy one.
Posted: 4:32:38 PM 1/20/2006
" have just read the majority of the discussion on this forum and have seen a lot of negativity from individuals who are against mixed breeds. From a scientific standpoint, mixing breeds is in actuallity a good thing. I have read that 90% of genetic defects in canines are rececive, which means both the mother and father would have to carry the gene in order for the pup to receive that gene. The risk is much higher when you mix two purebread dogs. Hence the reason why pugs having breathing problems etc. By mixing breeds, you lessen the dogs chance of getting these defects/or genetic problems and therefore create a healthier dog. "

Perhaps you should do a little more research. First of all the pugs breathing problems are NOT a genetic health issue such as epilepsy or eye disease. Its because the PUG is a brachycephalic breed (smashed face) same as a peke. So, in a puggle you are combining a breed with a brachycephalic head with a very high energy breed. This gives you a dog that can't breath well and has too much energy. Not too smart! Next.. you claim that since health problems are recessive that its much healthier to mix breeds to reduce health problems. Ummm what if its a problem in both breeds? Epilepsy in pugs and beagles, eye disease in pugs and beagles, auto immune disease in pugs and beagles. Do you think that recessives only work if they are the same breed? Your point is pointless!

Posted: 6:17:26 PM 1/21/2006
I have 2 cats - how do puggles do with other animals?? Does anyone have a puggle and a cat??? I want to get a puggle, but not sure how it will do with cats. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Posted: 7:48:13 PM 1/21/2006
We have a 9 months old Puggle named Rebel and a 8 year old Dachshund named Hans. At first we had problems with Hans getting used to the idea of a puppy, but we have has no problems with Rebel getting along with any other animal. He makes friends fast and will easily give in to any dog wanting the upper paw. He is very busy always playing and on the go. I highly recommand a Puggle to anyone who is willing to give a lot of time, attention and energy into a new pet. He does not like to be left alone. He will howl and cry, but within a few minutes will quite down. Then when you return you would think he hadn't seen you in years. Any questions concerning Puggles just drop me an email smarksherry@stny.rr.com

Sherry & Mark
Posted: 10:35:10 PM 1/21/2006
"So, in a puggle you are combining a breed with a brachycephalic head with a very high energy breed. This gives you a dog that can't breath well and has too much energy. "

My dog has pug features, and beagle features, plus a lot of beagle characteristics, ie high enerfy, howling, long dropy ears... Saydie does NOT have trouble breathing and trust me, she is VERY high energy. So it really isnt a bad a idea to mix. I love my dog. I hate when people make a big deal about mixing. All those purebred snob people out there make me SICK! I had a purebread dog (lab) and now I have Saydie. I love them both them same.
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