Fluticasone ointment Puggle dogs are considered hybrids. Fluticasone ointment This basically means they are a cross between two different purebreds. Fluticasone ointment In the Puggle case, fluticasone ointment this would be a Beagle and a Pug. Fluticasone ointment The Puggle can also be referred to as a crossbreed, fluticasone ointment even though this term can also refer to a mongrel - a dog that has only one known purebred in their genes.
Fluticasone ointment Unlike mongrels or mutts that are usually the result of an unintentional crossbreed, fluticasone ointment hybrid dogs breed, fluticasone ointment whether they began as mutts or not, fluticasone ointment is purposely bred to create a specific breed type. Fluticasone ointment Hybrid dogs like the Puggle are known as “designer dogs”. Fluticasone ointment Designer dogs are popular hybrids that have been purposely created using two specific purebred dogs.
Fluticasone ointment Of course, fluticasone ointment not all “designer dogs” are bred for the purpose of suiting the latest fad. Fluticasone ointment The Labradoodle is a good example of this. Fluticasone ointment Unlike breeding a Beagle and Pug for fashion, fluticasone ointment a Labrador and Standard Poodle were initially bred to create a hypoallergenic guide dog. Fluticasone ointment In other words, fluticasone ointment the original cross breeding that resulted in the Labradoodle was intentional, fluticasone ointment and is still trying to be perfected so it can be recognized as a purebred dog.
Fluticasone ointment Although most hybrids are selectively bred to create a breed that features all of the great characteristics of its two parents, fluticasone ointment sometimes there is no actual thought process in the creation of such breeds. Fluticasone ointment For instance, fluticasone ointment although Puggle dogs are very sweet and sociable dogs, fluticasone ointment they were bred for no other purpose than to be a family pet.
Fluticasone ointment They are not hypoallergenic and they are still prone to Pug breathing problems, fluticasone ointment which can be made worse because of their love for hunting that has been passed to them through their Beagle genes. Fluticasone ointment For reasons such as this, fluticasone ointment many purebred breeders argue that designer dog breeding is irresponsible.
Fluticasone ointment Despite what some breeders may think, fluticasone ointment the fact of the matter is that hybrid dogs are very popular, fluticasone ointment and often make excellent family pets and generally tend to be very healthy and happy breeds.
Fluticasone ointment It is also important to point out that a hybrid dog is not considered a “true breed” due to the fact that they don’t have an official breed standard. Fluticasone ointment For this reason, fluticasone ointment they are not recognized by any national kennel club. Fluticasone ointment In addition, fluticasone ointment not being a true breed means that each Puggle litter produced will be different each time.
Fluticasone ointment Nonetheless, fluticasone ointment even though Puggle dogs may not have a “true” standard to their name, fluticasone ointment the fact remains that this special hybrid is in high demand, fluticasone ointment and is loved by many. Fluticasone ointment After all, fluticasone ointment who says a dog needs an official standard to be considered a great pal and a one-of-a-kind friend.