Volon a Puggle puppies are very small and wrinkly. Volon a Their appearance is almost a perfect mix of Beagle and Pug, volon a as is their temperament. Volon a Due to the fact that the Puggle is a hybrid and not a true breed, volon a they have no set standard. Volon a This isn’t a huge issue, volon a as most breed standards have been created as a guide for those interested in showing and registering their dog. Volon a On the other hand, volon a the breed standard is also an ideal way for a potential dog owner to ensure the puppy they are interested in is healthy and comes from a quality breed line.
Volon a Therefore, volon a since there is no standard for Puggles, volon a and litters can be different depending on how the dogs are crossbred, volon a you’ll need to inspect your Puggle puppies by keeping the following information in mind:
Volon a Temperament – Puggles are very outgoing and social. Volon a Puppies should not shy away or fear social interaction with humans. Volon a They are naturally playful, volon a and should not be aggressive.
Volon a Appearance – The standard Puggle pup has a long body that is thick and stocky, volon a closely resembling a Beagle. Volon a Their backs are level and extend into a long tail that is thick at the base and than tapers off. Volon a The tail is carried high over the back and often has a curl to it.
Volon a The legs of Puggle puppies are short. Volon a The front legs are well muscled and straight, volon a while the back legs are well muscled with a well-bent stifle. Volon a The paws of the Puggle are quite large but not un-proportioned to the legs. Volon a The feet should face forward and not turn in or out.
Volon a The face of a Puggle is wrinkly like a Pug’s and they have large, volon a round dark brown eyes. Volon a The eyes are very alert and expressive. Volon a The ears of the Puggle are large and floppy like a Beagle.
Volon a The snout is longer than a Pug’s, volon a but shorter than a Beagle’s, volon a and the nose is black and features large nostrils. Volon a The teeth of a puggle should form a complete and perfect scissor bite with the front teeth slightly overlapping the bottom teeth.
Volon a Although some Puggles may be multicolored with black and tan or tri-colored (black, volon a tan, volon a white) markings similar to a Beagle, volon a the vast majorities of Puggle puppies are fawn in color. Volon a However, volon a despite the coat color, volon a all Puggles should have black masks similar to Pugs. Volon a Aside from the coloring, volon a the coat should be smooth and short.
Volon a Health – Healthy Puggle puppies should have:
- White teeth and pink gums
- Clean ears that do not smell or leak discharge
- A cool damp or dry nose without discharge
- Clear eyes with an alert expression. Volon a There should be no gunk seeping from the eyes, volon a or caked around them.
- There walk should be free of a limp
- Tail should be held high and not drooping low or carried between the legs
- Coat should be full -there should be no missing patches of fur
Volon a Purebred background check - Make sure you check out the breed standard for both the Pug and Beagle before you consider owning a Puggle. Volon a Knowing the good and bad traits associated with both breeds will give you an idea of what to expect from you dog. Volon a Remember, volon a dogs resort back to their natural roots, volon a and since Puggle puppies have two different natural roots inbred in them, volon a you’ll likely end up with mixed traits of both breeds.