Does anyone know anything about them. I was particularly wondering about health issues
Puggles
No idea what are they pug cross poodle?
I'd guess breathing problems would be the common issue, it generally cross breeds then to be less genetically deficient than pure breeds so are generally healthier. But remember that's all your getting - a mutt. Not some type of new dog breed, and they are worth the hundreds people ask for them.
I'd guess breathing problems would be the common issue, it generally cross breeds then to be less genetically deficient than pure breeds so are generally healthier. But remember that's all your getting - a mutt. Not some type of new dog breed, and they are worth the hundreds people ask for them.
Originally Posted by bazaar1:
“No idea what are they pug cross poodle? .”
“No idea what are they pug cross poodle? .”
A puggle is a pug and a beagle cross.
Came across this website http://www.puggle.org/ which I hope could be of help to you. It is an American site but most of the details should be the same.
As it's a cross breed could have all the problems of the parents or none, could be like one or other or the breeds or completely different.
It's a cross breed you just don't know how big, or what it will be like, huge differences in coat and colour etc.
Absolute lottery.
Having said that I owned many crosses and they were all loved for what they were and it was always quite exciting seeing what they would turn into as they grew.
It's a cross breed you just don't know how big, or what it will be like, huge differences in coat and colour etc.
Absolute lottery.
Having said that I owned many crosses and they were all loved for what they were and it was always quite exciting seeing what they would turn into as they grew.
Originally Posted by Glasgow Girl:
“A puggle is a pug and a beagle cross.
Came across this website http://www.puggle.org/ which I hope could be of help to you. It is an American site but most of the details should be the same.”
“A puggle is a pug and a beagle cross.
Came across this website http://www.puggle.org/ which I hope could be of help to you. It is an American site but most of the details should be the same.”
Ah......now I know
I have issues with Puggles. Pugs are not very healthy breeds at all and Beagles are very active. A puggle has a good chance of being a very active dog but too unhealthy to do anything.
I bet there not cheap. Which amazes me. A cross breed always used to be and my border terrier X fell terrier was much cheaper than a pure breed.. I suppose it is supply and demand.
Why all this "new breed names", its a x, nothing to be ashamed of, but all this "designer new pedigrees" is ridiculous and building a heap of probs.
Originally Posted by vladivarvixen:
“Why all this "new breed names", its a x, nothing to be ashamed of, but all this "designer new pedigrees" is ridiculous and building a heap of probs.”
“Why all this "new breed names", its a x, nothing to be ashamed of, but all this "designer new pedigrees" is ridiculous and building a heap of probs.”
When we had our first dog 30 years ago we had fun making up names using his crosses so he sounded like he was a special breed, just fun that was all. Now it's for money people do it they get pennies for a cross breed but a designer dog, well that brings in hundreds.
The only thing I disagree with is building up problems many crosses are healthier than their pedigree parts, and all pedigrees have at some time had crosses brought in to improve shape or blood lines. So I don't have any reason to believe these dogs are necessarily unhealthy or undesirable.
Originally Posted by molliepops:
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The only thing I disagree with is building up problems many crosses are healthier than their pedigree parts, and all pedigrees have at some time had crosses brought in to improve shape or blood lines. So I don't have any reason to believe these dogs are necessarily unhealthy or undesirable.”
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The only thing I disagree with is building up problems many crosses are healthier than their pedigree parts, and all pedigrees have at some time had crosses brought in to improve shape or blood lines. So I don't have any reason to believe these dogs are necessarily unhealthy or undesirable.”
Totally agree with this, we always had cross breeds, either straight x or lots of different makes included, they do tend to be healthier than the pedigree dogs.
Originally Posted by molliepops:
“When we had our first dog 30 years ago we had fun making up names using his crosses so he sounded like he was a special breed, just fun that was all. Now it's for money people do it they get pennies for a cross breed but a designer dog, well that brings in hundreds.
The only thing I disagree with is building up problems many crosses are healthier than their pedigree parts, and all pedigrees have at some time had crosses brought in to improve shape or blood lines. So I don't have any reason to believe these dogs are necessarily unhealthy or undesirable.”
“When we had our first dog 30 years ago we had fun making up names using his crosses so he sounded like he was a special breed, just fun that was all. Now it's for money people do it they get pennies for a cross breed but a designer dog, well that brings in hundreds.
The only thing I disagree with is building up problems many crosses are healthier than their pedigree parts, and all pedigrees have at some time had crosses brought in to improve shape or blood lines. So I don't have any reason to believe these dogs are necessarily unhealthy or undesirable.”
I agree Mollie, I'd much rather this crossing was happening than more pedigree inbreeding. Genetic lines are so crossed in alot of breeds now, it's terrible.
But I don't agree with the designer price tag, they are after all,mutts and you can get one from the pound for a better price and a nice, doing good feeling
Thanks for the website Glasgow girl.
I have a little bit of an obsession with Pugs, but dislike the health implications of a suffering dog with breathing problems. Looked at some images online and the wrinkles seem less defined and the face isn't so squashed. My sister in law has two very active Beagles though and they are a bit naughty, lovely with it though
I have a little bit of an obsession with Pugs, but dislike the health implications of a suffering dog with breathing problems. Looked at some images online and the wrinkles seem less defined and the face isn't so squashed. My sister in law has two very active Beagles though and they are a bit naughty, lovely with it though
I adore pugs and beagles are great dogs I have a feeling the cross would be pretty magical but possibly manic LOL
I dont have a problem with crossbreeds. I do have a problem with dressing them up in fancy names and charging 7-800 quid for what is a crossbreed.
I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.
Originally Posted by gideonstear:
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
^^^ This.
Just go to a rehoming centre and see what they have (there may be one that fits what you want perfectly) and spend the money you would of blown on your designer crossbreed on looking after an animal that needs to the looked after rather than lining the pockets of dodgy breeders.
Also you may end up with a unique x breed by natural selection that you can impress your friends with making up a silly name for it's breed
Originally Posted by gideonstear:
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
If only people would listen.
I wonder what the puggle's personality would be like. I have two pugs and their appeal for me is that their personality matches mine; grumpy, homely and lazy. Obviously there is variation from dog to dog but generally they like to sleep a lot which suits them, physically and mentally. I have always found beagles to be rather the opposite. My pugs have their little crazy fits like any dog but generally their mind and body are very much in harmony.
Gosh the pugs I have met are happy nutty creatures who walk walk walk and play play play all the time !
Originally Posted by gideonstear:
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
“I just wish people would stop buying these 'designer breeds'. They are nothing but x breds, bred often with no regard for future health or behavioral problems. If you want a x breed, there are thousands wziting for homes in rehoming centres up and down the country.”
Well said ! too many dogs are destroyed every single day because people want a "designer" or pedigree dog rather than a "mutt". For me it's a mutt every time - individual, generally don't have too many health issues and I swear they know you have rescued them, seem to appreciate what you have done for them. A rescue can be hard work but extremely rewarding - you do also get pups and pedigree dogs in rescues. A lot of the crosses which are now classed as designer - puggles, labraddodles etc are from BYB - don't line their pockets ! I suggest you check out Dogsblog which lists loads of dogs in small (i.e not RSPCA / Dogs Trust) rescues and you can search by age or breed. updated daily too. Good luck !
