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Pocket Puggle Myth
Written by: PuggleManiaOnline.com
One of the most common questions regarding Puggles is “Where can I get
a miniature or Pocket Puggle?” The Answer is that there is no such thing
as a Pocket Puggle. I have decided to write this article to tackle the
questions surrounding the size of a Puggle. My hope is this article will
prevent future Puggle owners from being misled by Breeders or Pet Shops who
are claiming to sell Pocket Puggles.
The Basics: There are two different breeds involved in the
creation of a Puggle (Pug & Beagle). Because the Beagle is the larger of the
two breeds, it is generally used as the female in this crossbreed.
The Pug: The height of the average male Pug is 12-14 inches.
Females are slightly smaller at 10-12 inches. The average weight for the Pug
is 13 – 20lbs.
The Beagle: There are two standard sizes for the Beagle.
13 inches – Beagles in this class should be less than 13 inches 15 inches
– Beagles in this class should be between 13 – 15 inches The average weight
ranges from 20 – 25lbs.
Conclusion: Now that we have scene the two gene pools that will be
used to create a Puggle we will look at what possibilities the Puggle has
for height, weight, health, and temperament. The main health issue scene in
Pugs is breathing issues caused by their short muzzle. This problem is
generally offset to a great extent in the Puggle, due to the longer muzzle
of the beagle. Beagles can be prone to heart dieses, epilepsy, and eye and
back problems which are also found less often in Puggles due to the expanded
gene pool. They both have a generous lifespan of 12-15 years, both are
energetic, sturdy little dogs that have minimal shedding and make great
family pets. The minimum height and weight of a Puggle that has been
properly is 12 inches and 18lbs. Any smaller than this and you are looking
at major health problems and poor breeding practices. The maximum size a
Puggle should reach is around 15inches and 30lbs.
I hope this article has shed light on the fact that it is physically
impossible to create a healthy Puggle that can be classified as a “Pocket”
dog.
Continue to Part
II of the Pocket Puggle Myth...
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