Puggle

United States

Beagle and Pug

Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Hybrid Club
Designer Breed Registry
Designer Dogs Kennel Club
International Designer Canine Registry

1980s

Brown

Black

Black
Fawn
Red
White

Puggles are known for their short coat.

Straight

10-15 puppies per pregnancy

A Puggle can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Puggles are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Puggle breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Stenotic Nares
Entropion
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Congenital Heart Defect
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Cherry Eye
Glaucoma
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Corneal Ulcer

Allergies
Reverse Sneezing
Obesity

Eye
Blood
Heart
Liver Ultrasound
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests
CT or MRI scan

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Puggles may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Puggles have average social needs compared to other breeds. They are known to be less active and independent than other breeds, and they are content with spending time alone and with their human family.

The Puggle dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Puggle breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

The Puggle is a breed of dog that is characterized by its minimal drooling, making it an ideal choice for people who dislike drool marks on their clothing.

Puggles tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Puggle dogs are not known for their strong territorial instinct and protective nature. They may not be the best choice as guard dogs as they may not have a strong drive to defend their territory.

Sleeping, Eating, Chew Toys, Lots of sleep, Walking, Fetch, Beach, Walk, Tug-of-war, Cuddle, Play, Cuddling

Medium

Puggles are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

8 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Puggle, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

25 minutes

In general most Puggles usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Puggle is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Weekly

Puggle should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

2 cups

For an average 15-30 pound (7 - 14 kg) Puggle feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$1.70 - $2.00 / day

The average cost of a Puggle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

$48 - $63 / month

The average per month expenses of a Puggle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Puggle have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Puggles lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

Puggle dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

Puggles are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

A Puggles typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Puggles are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Puggles are very friendly towards other dogs. This breed typically have a happy and affectionate temperament around dogs.

Puggles are very friendly around strangers.

The Puggle is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Puggle is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Puggle may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.