If I ever get a dog I want one of these

[JunieJay]

Is this not the sweetest little dog EVER? OMG I am in LOVE with him. Its a Puggle, a cross between a Pug and a Beagle. Anyone have one or know anything about them? I know nothing about dogs, other than I like them and DS is about ready to make me grey begging every single day to own one.

 

[ziggystardust]

I've been seeing a TON lately. Everyone seems to have one around here. I am a former pug owner and I love the breed but they are stubborn and when you add beagle to that (another very stubborn breed) not sure what will exactly come out of that.

They are adorable though!

 

[freckles and boo]

Wow, that is a cute pup. But does being a puggle that mean it is hyper AND barks a lot? My sister-in-law has a very hyper pug and my grandparent's beagle had the biggest, loudest WOOF ever.

 

[JunieJay]

Oh so then realistically it might not be a good dog for us, first time dog owners. I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[hiwaygal]

Oh so then realistically it might not be a good dog for us, first time dog owners. I'm sorry to hear that.

Unfortunately, probably not. Of course, it would depend entirely on the dog itself.

If you are interested in looking at some options, you can google "dog breed selector" and take some quizzes to see which breeds might fit in your lifestyle. Then once you've gotten some suggestions, you can start looking in to where you might get one of those breeds (or a mix of the breeds on your list).

 

[friend of pooh]

The one thing I can't quite figure out is why someone would pay big bucks for a "designer breed" like that. When I was a kid a mixed dog was a mixed dog or a mutt.

I don't have any problems with mutts...some of the best dogs are in fact mutts. But why would someone pay $$$$$$$$ for one?

 

[solferino]

Pugs and beagles aren't meant to be bread together according to PRoNE, the rescue we got our pug through. They're just a designer mutt and the characteristics of the 2 breeds really don't complement one another. Yeah, it's a cute face but I don't think it's a good idea. A reputable breeder would never do something like that intentionally.

Now a pug alone is just darling. Excelllent family dogs, LOVE their people. If you're away from home a lot, they don't do well alone. They get very lonely without companionship. One of the questions on our application before we got him was how many hours they would be left alone during the day.

I Love them to bits. We have one, my sister has 2 and we're sitting for our neighbors 2 while he's abroad until September. Love them. ug:

 

[mamacatnv]

Oh so then realistically it might not be a good dog for us, first time dog owners. I'm sorry to hear that.

My best friend has a puggle - this dog is an idiot! Very stubborn, very hyper, barks at anything and everything, despite lots of time with a trainer still an idiot! The trainer told them that the 2 breeds are known for their stubborness and to breed them together is just a recipe for a high strung stubborn dog.

They paid $800 for this "mutt" and then another $4K within it's first month with them when it almost died of pneumonia from a severe worm infestation. The "insurance" that came from the pet store with the puppy only covered the first $1500 - they paid the rest.

Go to the SPCA or Humane Society and skip the "designer" dog - IMO

 

[ziggystardust]

They paid $800 for this "mutt" and then another $4K within it's first month with them when it almost died of pneumonia from a severe worm infestation. The "insurance" that came from the pet store with the puppy only covered the first $1500 - they paid the rest.

Go to the SPCA or Humane Society and skip the "designer" dog - IMO

One of the many reasons not to buy a dog from a pet store.

 

[lillielil]

If you do decide to get a puggle, go through one of the MANY rescue groups! Puggles (like many "designer" breeds) are especially prone to ending up at shelters once the novelty of having a fancy dog wears off. By going through a rescue or shelter, you'll be saving the life of a dog that didn't get a real chance at life, and you won't be contributing to the problem of over-breeding that ends up in so many super-popular breeds losing much of their charm.

 

[mamamary]

I highly recommend a shelter or rescue group. We got our puppy in January from the local Humane Society. He is a Labrador Retriever and we love him to death.

 

[aprincessmom]

Our next door neighbor has one. Cute dog...they got him from a breeder in the midwest. Has some stomach issues but otherwise a sweetheart. The one drawback -- barking. She barks morning, noon and night. Sees a bird -- barks. Someone gets up from the couch -- barks. A breeze blows by -- barks.

I'm not sure if it's a pug thing but we have a beagle on the other side of us and she rarely makes a peep, let alone a bark. Regardless, the puggle is a sweet tempered dog, just a bit vocal

 

[java]

Puggles are cute. But they were bred to get the best of both breeds and sometimes- you end up with the worst of both instead. So on temperment- yes I have a neighbor with the barking, nervous, stubborn , distructive one. Yes he doesn't have the breathing issues associated with pugs. But honestly, I would rather get a pug. That one is on my dog wish list(we lost our gorgeous love Harry- english bulldog about a month ago) We currently have a goofy yellow lab. I want a dog for me. (since I end up taking care of them all anyway!)

 

[gypsydoodlebug]

My brother has two Puggles. He got Abby, who is a little over 1 year, from a vet in Cincy, and he got Cooper, who's about three months old, from Tennessee. They're TOTALLY different, and from different breeders. Abby's a little high-strung and ditzy and Cooper is a just a goofy clown and very smart. They're AWESOME together, though, and really funny to watch.

 

[Honu]

Ditto on barking. We have 3 on my block and it's non-stop barking. I'm a dog person and it bothers me, I can't imagine how the people that aren't pet lovers feel.

They are really cute though.

 

[JunieJay]

Are rescue dogs really the answer for first time dog owners tho? Since we don't know much about dogs, would gettng a dog with possible special needs be a smart move? I love the idea of rescuing a dog, but am thinking rescue dogs might be better off with people who are experienced with dogs?

 

[Tony-NJ]

You wouldn't necessarily be getting a dog / puppy with special needs from a rescue.. We've adopted a few dogs over the years and never had a problem.

We just bought the cutest ever CockaPoo. We wanted a mix witha poodle because of the hair, not fur factor. he's adorable and pretty well behaved, he's only 6 months old. Pic below.

 

[JunieJay]

You wouldn't necessarily be getting a dog / puppy with special needs from a rescue.. We've adopted a few dogs over the years and never had a problem.

We just bought the cutest ever CockaPoo. We wanted a mix witha poodle because of the hair, not fur factor. he's adorable and pretty well behaved, he's only 6 months old. Pic below.

OMG he is sooooo precious!!

(blowing cyber kisses to my Cousin Tony - sure do miss "seeing" you around these parts)

Judi aka Snoopy aka Junie Jay

 

[helenabear]

Judi, my cousin was very involved with rescue dogs and truly they are the way to go. They will happily match you with the best suited personality of a dog with your family. They also have a good idea what dogs will have behavioral disorders and which are special needs. They reserve those who are usually very experienced with animals and very willing to take on the challenge.

I have only rescued a cat recently. They knew her personality quite well (and it is very much as described) and she was a great fit into our home. I did have to fill out a vet reference sheet (so vet hunt now if you plan to get a pet) and an application. Cats are a bit easier to rescue as you don't have to worry if you have a big enough yard/fenced in yard or other things. As in cats are a bit more "low key" than dogs. Trust me I love both animals but there are differences in owning and getting one.

There are "breed selector" quizzes you can find online to see what you think might be a good mix. You can then contact rescue groups from those breeds and see what is out there. Or you can go to a shelter (another cousin of mine has only gotten her dogs from there and had great luck) and pick. Again they will have a decent idea on the personality.

In the end, you can find yourself with a great little dog... and unless you get a puppy (where you won't know the personality yet) you will usually get yourself a house trained and possibly even crate trained dog to love Skips the messy part of having a puppy

 

[JunieJay]

Thanks Elaine, I'll have to look into this breed matchup quizzes they have online. Anyone know a good one offhand?