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Pocket Puggle Myth -
Part II
Written by: PuggleManiaOnline.com
The original “Pocket Puggle Myth” article has received
so much positive feedback that I decided to write “Part II”. My goal is to
examine all of the methods breeders use to create what they consider a
“Pocket Puggle”.
A search for “Pocket Puggle” will return hundreds of
results. Websites that claim to sell this “rare” dog and people who have
decided they must have one. Yet few attempt to explain where
this name comes from.
- Runt of the Litter - Simply an unhealthy
runt of the little, who happens to be smaller than other puggles, not
due to smaller parents but just through natural selection. I have always
felt that this was what people were referring to when discussing “pocket
puggles”. However, there are two other possibilities of what a pocket
puggle could be.
- Pug /Rat Terrier Mix – Clearly this cross
does not equal Puggle, but that doesn’t stop breeders from selling them
as such. Although this cross does result in a puppy that looks similar
to a small puggle, it is not and you should be skeptical of any breeder
that tries to sell this mix to you as a “Pocket Puggle”.
- Olde English Beagle/Pug Mix – The
Olde English Beagle was at one point a legitimate breed of Beagle. It’s
history dates back to the 15th century, but only became well
known through Queen Elizabeth I. The Queen gained a strong admiration
for these miniature beagles that she referred to as “Glove” or “Pocket”
Beagles. These beagles at 9 inches tall were so small they could fit in
a saddle bag or pocket. The standards for these dogs was written in the
early 1900’s, but the breed since became extinct. Modern Breeders have
tried to recreate this standard, but have not successfully re-created
any accepted standard to date.
I hope this article serves to further educate Puggle
Owners and potential Puggle Owners. It is often difficult to get accurate
information, so I have tried to do the research for you
and put it together in an easy to read, easy to understand format. This type
of information should better prepare you for conversations with breeders and
people who insist they have “Genuine” Pocket Puggles.
Feedback/Questions?
Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beagle#Early_beagle-type_dogs
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