At one time purebred pedigrees were all the rage amongst dog
lovers. You will still find many people who love purebred dogs
and will only have pedigree dogs. However with purebred dogs
there are sometimes breed specific health problems. This is
usually a result of irresponsible breeding via puppy mills and
uninformed backyard breeders.
The newest trend in the canine companion world is cross breeding, or
the propagating of ‘designer dogs’. Once considered mutts, these
mixed breed dogs are becoming very popular with pet owners. The pug
mix is just one of the many beloved breeds that are being crossed
with other breeds to get an entirely new type of breed. There are at
the moment three very popular pug mixes that are being bred. They
are the Chug, the Pugle, and the Bugg. All funny names, but all
adorable dogs.
The Chug
The
Chihuahua Pug or Chug is a pug mix that is half pug and half
Chihuahua. The appearance of this mix can vary depending on the type
of Chihuahua that makes up the mix. The snout of the Chug is the
most noticeable difference in this pug mix. The snout is elongated
rather than the flat snout of the pug. This will mean your adorable
Chug does not have the breathing difficulties that many pugs suffer
from.
The Chug is smaller than the pug and the fur will usually be longer
than that of a pug. However, if a long haired Chihuahua is mated
with a pug the puppy might have adorable long hair. The color and
coat will depend very much on the parents of your puppy. These dogs
are very friendly and will make good pets for the whole family.
The Pugle
If
you love the sad eyes of the beagle and the wrinkles of the pug then
this is the perfect pug mix for you. You will have a pug mix that is
about the same size as a beagle but it will probably be slightly
smaller. These dogs have adorable curled tails, and gorgeous sleek
coats that are short haired. Perfect if you don’t want to spend too
much time grooming your dog.
Since the Pugle has the great temperamental qualities of the beagle
you can be assured of a very faithful companion in this pug mix.
Added with the little wrinkles along its snout and its big puppy dog
eyes you will never be able to resist a Pugle once you have set eyes
on one. This is also a very intelligent pug mix that is easier to
train than the Chug.
The Bugg
The
Boston Terrier Pug is probably the liveliest of the pug mixes;
this is due to its Boston terrier heritage that makes up this pug
mix. If you love an energetic dog that is always up for fun and
games then this might be the best pug mix for you. The downside is
that these dogs tend to be a little high strung and may not be for
everyone. However with training this might be toned down a little.
The ears of this pug mix might either be pointed like the terrier or
dropped like the pug. You will see the pug face in this pug mix,
while the body runs more towards the terrier side of the family. If
you want a nice sturdy little dog then this is the ideal cross breed
for you. It also shares the tendency of the pug to breathe through
its mouth, which can make it look like it is smiling at you all the
time. Some people adore this characteristic in pugs and will love it
in a cross breed.
Selecting The Right One
At
the end of the day the type of mix you choose will be based a lot on
what you would like to see in a pug mix. Depending on whether you
would like to see the pug side dominate or to see more of a mixture
of features. Cross breeds tend to be hardier and have less health
problems than their pure bred counterparts.
This is one reason that cross bred dogs are gaining popularity.
However to make sure that you are getting a healthy cross breed you
need to make sure that the parents are healthy too. Do your homework
and you will soon find the right pug mix for you.
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