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PUGGLES 101

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You will be able to identify what a puggle is, including basic facts about the breed.

You will be able to determine if the puggle is the right breed for you.

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PUGGLE 101 SYLLABUSA SELF-GUIDED LEARNING EXPERIENCE

WHAT IS A PUGGLE ANYWAY?TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE…

1. A mix between a beagle and a poodle.

2. A pure breed.

3. A mix between a beagle and a pug.

NOT QUITE….Good try!

But I am actuallythe wonderful mix between

a beagle and pug!

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pug·gle (pŭg'gle) n.a small mixed breed of dog created by mating a pug and beagle; thereby producing an energetic hound having: a thickset body; a short-haired, smooth coat of fawn, tan, and black coloring; a deeply wrinkled forehead; short legs; a curled tail; and drooping ears . (Four Paws Enterprise, LLC; 2014)

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Puggle HistoryThe history of the Puggle originates back to the 1980s when U.S. breeders began experimenting in creating new dog crosses. After 20 years, in early 2005, the Puggle gained great popularity among families across the U.S. because of their wonderful personality and appearance. Much of the popularity of the Puggle can be linked back to both news and magazine articles. The Puggle is currently the most popular crossbreed ever, and a must have in many peoples' eyes.

Puggle SizePuggles tend to be between 15 and 30 pounds as an adult, and stand 10 to 15 inches at the shoulders. Puggles are similar in size to their parent breeds, the Pug and Beagle. Puggles can be considered lap dogs because of their relatively small size and demeanor. The head of a first generation Puggle can vary in size and shape. Some Puggles have larger, fuller heads, while others have thinner, smaller heads. Male Puggles are often larger and more muscular then female Puggles.

Puggle CoatThe coat of a Puggle consists of short, straight, smooth hairs. Puggles come in a wide range of colors. Fawn or tan Puggles with a black mask are by far the most common, but some Puggles are born all black, white, or tri-colored. The second generation Puggle can consist of black, white, fawn, or multi-colored coats. Fawn Puggles can have a varying degree of black on the face. Some have a full black mask whiles others have smaller areas of black.

(Four Paws Enterprise, LLC; 2014)

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sweet-tempered and playful energetic, intelligent, and aff ectionate a great companion and will bond with you quickly l ikes to be in close contact and will follow you

around the house very curious & loves to smell new things and fi nd

new places to go always happy to see you when you return from

being away loves meeting new dogs at the dog parks or while

out on a walk in the neighborhood very friendly and gets along with most people good around children, young adults, adults, as well

as seniors good around other pets( Four Paws Ente rpr i se , LLC ; 2014)

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It is advised to brush the coat weekly to remove excess, loose hair. A more frequent brushing can occur if you find excess hair on your clothes or furniture.

Bathing can be kept to a minimum, usually once a month, to avoid dry, itchy skin.

Have their teeth brushed to prevent the buildup of plaque over time.

They enjoy a brisk, 15-30 minute, daily walk. Walking is a great way to release energy that your Puggle has stored up.

Love to have an area that they can run and play. A fenced in yard or frequent visits to a dog park can be both good for a Puggles' mental and physical health.

Regular vet checks and immunizations are necessary to keep you Puggle in good health.

(Four Paws Enterprise, LLC; 2014)

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Puggles are fairly easy to train as they are intelligent and treat motivated. Puggles can learn all basic commands including: sit, down, stay, settle, off, take it, leave it, fetch, roll over, give me paw, and come. More advanced skills can be taught and require additional training. Puggles can learn agility courses as they like to perform. Potty training can be challenging at times. The best way to train a Puggle is with reward and repetition as they sometimes can be stubborn. (Four Paws Enterprise, LLC; 2014)

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Puggles have a good amount of energy and love to play. They enjoy going on long, brisk walks and running around in small, fenced in areas. It can be beneficial to a Puggles' behavior to make sure they are getting enough exercise. Daily activity in the form of walk or play can prevent boredom and bad destructive behavior. Unlike Pugs, the Puggle has a longer snout and can handle more activity. Still take care in extreme weather, cold or hot, that it is not over done and they have plenty of water. (Four Paws Enterprise, LLC; 2014)

Puggles Just Want to Have Fun!

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THE RIGHT BREED FOR YOU?TAKE THE TEST

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Give yourself 1 point for every “TRUE” you select:

1. I enjoy an active lifestyle. True or False

2. I have time to walk my dog every day. True or False

3. I do not want to spend much time on grooming. True or False

4. I don’t like larger breeds of dogs. True or False

5. I would prefer to play with my pet vs just sit on the couch. True or False

I have 3 or more points! I have less than 3 points!

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CONGRATULATIONS!

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Looks like I’m the right

breed for you!

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Just because the Puggle may not be the best match for you, doesn’t mean YOUR BEST MATCH isn’t out there!

Try out these resources to find your new furry best friend:

Animal Planet Pet MatchPurina Pet MatchAmerican Kennel Club Pet Match

UH OH! NOT QUITE THE PERFECT MATCH

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American Kennel Club (2014). Retrieved from http://www.akc.org/future_dog_owner/fi nd_breed.cfm

Animal Planet (2014). Retrieved from http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html

Four Paws Enterprise, LLC (2014). Retrieved from http://www.puggle.org/pugglebreed-info

Hilarious Dog Video: Puggle Parkour! (2011). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_ivm96lM8I

Purina (2014). Retrieved from https://www.purina.com/dogs/dog-breeds/dog-breed-selector

All photos in this presentation are of my own dog, Baxter and taken by me.

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