Pug Mixes and Dog Breeders

When it comes to dogs, breeds are as varied as the kind of owners there are in the world. One of the main advantages of having a dog is the fact that they are the species with more variations in the world. In the past just a few breed existed and owners began mixing breeds first with working purposes. It was not until long later that dogs began being bred with look purposes. The number of recognized and official breeds is huge, and new breeds are in their makings as we speak. As a matter of fact, what we know now as purebred dogs are simply the results of successful mixes that took place in the past.

Pugs are a purebred that has been very popular for many years now, due to their popularity people have began to mix these breed with others, sometimes in search of that special look, and sometimes to try to get rid of some of the health issues of the pure bred dogs. In fact, in this moment there are three main pug mixes that have caught on with the pet lovers.

First, the Bugg, this pug mix is also known as the Boston Terrier Pug. Due to the combination of behavioral features, the Bugg is a very lively, high energy pug mix special for energetic owners that like to have fun. The Bugg will always be ready to play and enjoy a good time. In terms of needs, due to the same characteristics, training is usually necessary to tone them down a notch. This pug mix will usually take after the pug in terms of facial features and to the terrier in terms of body appearance. If you are looking for a smiley looking strong little dog, the Bugg could be the way to go for you and your family.

The second popular mix is the Chug (Chihuahua Pug), dog mixes are sometimes unpredictable, and in this case depending on the kind of chihuahua you mix it with, their looks can vary. The snout of this mix is more like the chihuahua’s than the Pug’s, being longer and not as flat. On the positive side, this means no breathing problems. Physically, this mix is smaller than the pug and the hair will depend on the kind of chihuahua you used for the mix, be it long or short hair chihuahuas. Personality wise, this mix is very friendly making it a perfect family dog.

Finally, we have the Puggle (Pug and Beagle), this could be the right dog for you if you like short haired dogs, since this mix will have excellent short hair features not needing too much time or particular care in this regards. In terms of temperament, the Puggle inherits all the great beagle characteristics, guaranteeing their owners a great, loyal companion. From the pug mixes mentioned, the Puggle is the smartest and easiest to train from them all.

Pug mixes are becoming more and more popular, do your research and find the right mix for you and your loved ones.