Puggle Information & Dog Breed Facts

If you choose to purchase the Puggle, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders’ sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Puggle for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Puggle gets to a happy place.

Frequent: The Puggle is easier than average to get. Maybe there is some risk of overbreeding, as it is a popular breed.

Due to its popularity, inbreeding may occur. A new study shows that inbreeding contributes to the incidence of disease and health problems.

So be careful and seek the help of an experienced person or a professional, in making your decision.

Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. Keep in mind that if you want to teach them any tricks, they understand and memorize new commands in 40-80 repetitions. Puggle obey the first command 30% of the time or better. So if you want to have a smart dog, you might have to reconsider your choice with this breed.

The Puggle ranks below average in the intelligence ranking of dogs.

A slightly harder to train than average. Puggle dogs aren't famous for their trainability. This breed needs more time and repetition to obey. It's challenging to teach them new commands, but not impossible.

Puggle dogs are average watchdogs. If they sense something different, they will alert you, but observation isn't considered their main job.

Puggle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. Better to have the protection of your house and property supervised by others.

Puggle dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. Sometimes it's okay to change the daily routine, have guests and listen to loud music.

Some dogs handle moderate punishment very well, while others crumble apart at a dirty look. This breed is not affected emotionally by moderate punishment.

Average: Puggle dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. Some breeds are forthcoming and friendly, while others are independent and don't bond too closely with their owners.

Puggle dogs need for social interaction is average. This breed likes being around people or other animals, but they don't mind being left alone for a few hours either.

Puggle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. Safer to walk them on a leash unless you teach them how to get back to you on command. This breed is also able to cause damage to your fence.

Puggle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.

Average: The Puggle barks occasionally. They can change their barks depending on their emotional level and what they're trying to say. Different barks could mean the same and the same barks could have different meanings.

Top reasons for barking: protection, alarm, fear, boredom, attention-seeking, greeting, separation anxiety, compulsive barking.

The Puggle is a playful breed. Excited barking and sometimes nipping will alert you to play.

Very house-friendly dog the Puggle breed. It's good if you have a small garden where he can go out and do his business, but it's not important at all. You can get enough exercise with one or two walks a day, so keeping them indoors shouldn't be a problem.

Puggle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. They don't mind moving from one place to another with their owner.

Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. With proper socialization and quality time with the dog can solve this problem.

The Puggle has a low chance of biting somebody. Top reasons for dog bite: protection, pain, excitement, herding instinct, being provoked. (Data based on the available online bite statistics.)

Puggle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. It's a common habit during puppyhood, not aggressive behavior. These "bites" don't hurt, but Puggle dogs need to be taught a good attitude.

Puggle bite force: Weak. The Puggle bite force is considered weak when compared to other dog breeds. The bite force Puggle measurements usually fall below 200 PSI, making them one of the breeds with the weakest bite force. The bite force of a Puggle may be weak, but it's important to remember that any dog's bite can still be dangerous if not managed properly. Despite the bite force of Puggle being lower, it does not make them any less lovable or enjoyable as pets.

Puggle bite wounds might not be as severe, but it is still essential to be cautious and prevent any biting incidents.

They are usually not aggressive and very friendly towards children and other animals. To ensure a well-behaved dog, it's essential to learn how to train a Puggle puppy not to bite from an early age. With proper training and socialization, a Puggle can be a wonderful addition to any family, providing love and companionship for years to come.

The average lifespan of Puggle: 12 years

Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. Dogs with a double coat of fur have a layer of fur that insulates their skin and helps protect them from the cold and the heat.

Puggles are commonly healthy dogs. Vet costs aren't expensive with this breed.

The Puggle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). If your dog shows any symptoms, call your veterinarian.

Puggle dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Puggle dogs have an average exercise need. This breed is satisfied with short walks every weekday and a long ones on weekends.

Puggle dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

High: The Puggle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. Try to find the happy medium between exercise and feeding. If you want to keep balance, increase the amount and frequency of your daily dog walk and play with the Puggle more often.

If you notice any weight gain, consult your veterinarian and make a diet plan. Reduce unhealthy food and snacks, and measure the Puggle weight regularly.

Puggle dogs don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing allergic reactions. Some dog breeds are even considered to higher possibility of an allergic response. Coat type isn't necessarily relevant, because most people are allergic to dander (flakes on the dog's skin) or saliva, not actually to dog hair.

Effortless: The Puggle requires minimal grooming. Seasonal flea treatment is needed, but cutting the dog's hair by a professional groomer isn't necessary.

Ears and eyes should be cleaned sometimes to avoid infections. Puggle is one of the best choices if you don't have the time, skill, or money to take care of a high-maintenance dog.

Highly recommended for beginners.

The Puggle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. If you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, the Puggle could be a perfect choice for you. Drooling is the unintentional saliva flowing outside of the mouth. It can be completely normal or a sign of a health problem. Certain dog breeds drool minimum compared to others, just like the Puggle.

If you notice any change in your dog's drooling habit, you should contact a vet as soon as possible.

The Puggle has a low chance of bad smell. Top reasons for dog stinkiness: infection of bad tooth/ear/skin folds, gas attacks.

Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. According to a study, 56% of pet parents don’t bathe their dogs as frequently as they should, and 60% use the sniff test when deciding when it’s bath time.

Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. It’s also a good time to look for unusual scratches, bumps, fleas, and other irregularities. When their hair is wet and flat against their body, these details are more visible.

Puggle dogs are heavy shedders. It's a natural process of the hair growth cycle. Be prepared for the daily vacuum cleaning. The amount and frequency of hair loss mostly depend on their health status and breed type.

Puggle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. This breed enjoys being surrounded by children.

Puggle dogs are generally with other pets.

Puggle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.

Puggle dogs are average friendly towards cats.

Puggle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. If you want more dogs in your family or you'd like to join dog meetups, the Puggle can be a great choice.

Puggle dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.

Puggle is one of the best dog breeds for office environment

Puggles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

This breed generally not used as a service dog. A service dog is a term used in the USA to refer to any type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental disorders, seizures, mobility impairment, and diabetes. Service dogs are protected under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).

Puggle is not the best breed for service purposes.

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. A therapy dog is a dog that might be trained to provide affection, comfort, and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and people with anxiety disorders or autism.

Puggle is not the best breed for therapeutic purposes.

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.

Puggle is not the best breed for detection purposes.

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and locating missing people.

The Puggle is not the best breed for SAR purposes.

Puggle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Boat dogs were typically bred for their strength, stamina, and water resistance, as they were often required to perform tasks such as pulling in fishing nets, and jumping into the water to retrieve ropes or lines, or helping to move cargo.

Sailor dog is a type of dog that was bred to accompany sailors on their voyages. They were typically used for three purposes: as a working dog, a watchdog, and as a companion. A boat dog is a term used to describe a type of dog that was traditionally bred and used as a working dog on boats.

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. Dogs bred for this work have strong builds and qualities that are needed, strength and determination.

Puggle is not the best breed for drafting purposes.

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Reproductive cycle of the female Puggle: The first period called Proestrus lasts for about 9 days.

During this time the females start to attract males. You can notice by swelling vulva and bloody discharge.

The second part is the Estrus when the female is receptive for the male. It lasts for about 3 to 11 days.

The sign of the proestrus part is the soft and enlarged vulva. The discharge decreases and lightens in color.

The third part is the Diestrus. Normally, it occurs around day 14. In this period the female’s discharge changes for vivid red and coming to its end. The vulva returns to average, and she will no longer permit mating.

The fourth part called the Anestrus. The time frame between heat periods normally lasts about six months.

More frequent breeding is not healthy. It is very important not to buy a dog from a puppy mill, where the needs of the pups and their mothers are ignored. It's an inhumane high-volume dog breeding facility, where puppies born several times a year.