Puggle Puppies are affectionate, loyal little pets. Here's everything you need to know about this dog breed.

Puggle Puppies - Dog Breed Facts

1. AKC Group:

   Puggle puppies are not recognized by the AKC.

2. Size & Weight:

   Puggle puppies stand 10 to 14 inches tall and weigh 14 to 18 pounds as adults.

3. Coat:

   Puggle puppies coats should be soft, smooth, short, fine and glossy.

4. Head & Muzzle:

   Puggle puppies have round, massive skulls with no indentation. Their muzzle is short, blunt and square.

5. Body:

   Puggle puppies bodies are short, cobby and wide with a well-built chest.

6. Colors:

   The recognized colors of Puggle puppies are silver, apricot, fawn, or bran.

7. Life Expectancy:

   Puggle puppies live 12 to 15 years.

8. Popularity:

   Puggles are one of the oldest breeds known to man.

9. Habitat:

   Puggle puppies are good for apartment life.

Puggle Puppies - Dog Breed Origins

1. Country of Origin:

   Puggle puppies originated in Asia.

2. Lineage:

   Puggle puppies are descendants of the pekingese, a small bulldog cross, or a miniature form of rare French Mastiff.

3. Date Admitted to AKC:

   Puggles have not been admitted to the AKC registry.

4. Historical Information:

   Puggle puppies were a favorite of the artist Hogarth. Puggle puppies were a fashion in European courts during Victorian times, a monastery dog of Tibetans, and the official dog of the House of Orange in Holland.

Puggle Puppies - Dog Breed Defining Characteristics

1. Training Ease:

   Training Puggle puppies is easy as they are an intelligent breed.

2. Temperament:

   Puggle puppies are perky, loyal and affectionate dogs with happy dispositions.

3. Child Friendly:

   Puggle puppies are friendly with children.

4. Behavior:

   Because Puggle puppies are highly intelligent, they can become bored with repetitive training practices. Puggle puppies become jealous if not attended to regularly.

5. Habits:

   Although Puggle puppies tend to snore, they are very devoted and loyal dogs.

Puggle Puppies - Dog Breed Concerns

1. Health Issues:

   Puggle puppies are prone to skin problems, eye disorders, and can catch a cold easily.

2. Feeding:

   You should not overfeed Puggle puppies, as they do not have a good eating control by themselves.

3. Exercise Needs:

   Puggle puppies are strong dogs with straight legs and require exercise regularly.

4. Grooming Needs:

   Puggle puppies are easy to groom. You should shampoo them when necessary.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Puggle puppies require towels to dry them when wet, warm clothes, and room heaters.

6. Travel Needs:

   Puggle puppies require warm clothes, towels for drying, and medication for a cold when traveling.

7. Getting Along With Other Pets:

   Puggle puppies get along very well with other dogs and people.

Puggle Puppies - How to Choose your Dog Breed

1. What to Look for in a Healthy Puppy:

   You need to look for a healthy puppy with a clean health and vaccination history and one that has both parents registered with the AKC.

2. What you will Need for a New Puppy:

   Puggle puppies require warm clothes, a bed, a feeding plate, water bowl, and litter box for litter training.

3. Puppy-Proofing your House:

   Dog gates are helpful for restricting areas in your home to your puppy.

4. How to Make your New Puppy Feel at Home:

   To make your puppy feel part of your home, you need to give it lots of love, hugs, petting, play with it, and take it for walks.