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