Puggle


A puggle is a dog crossbreed bred from a Beagle and a Pug. The puggle was first bred by designer dog breeders in the United States with the aim of producing a healthy companion dog that is less likely to inherit some health and behavioural issues common in both parent breeds. The cross is less likely to inherit a number of serious health issues common in the Pug, particularly breathing issues associated with the breed's brachycephalic head, and it is also less likely to inherit the energy, scent drive and howl of the Beagle; but due to the unpredictable nature of crossing two established breeds, puggles can still inherit both breathing disorders and high energy levels.
Pugs and beagles were first deliberately crossed and marketed as companion dogs in the United States in the 1980s, with the portmanteau "puggle" first being used to market the cross in the 1990s. The puggle has subsequently become one of the most popular designer dog crossbreeds in the United States where it has attracted a number of celebrity owners.