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