That question couldn’t possibly be answered with an unequivocal yes or no. The reason for that is simple, certain people or families need certain types of dogs that fit their lifestyle. Therefor that question comes with hundreds′s of other questions, different for each individual. Are Puggles good with children, do Puggels need a lot of room, how big do Puggles get, and so on.
Obviously, I couldn’t possibly answer all of those question, however, I do have four Puggles of my own, so I can at least give my honest opinion of Puggle positives, and Puggle negatives.
First, the positives, in my opinion, they are the cutest dogs on the planet and they can be both playful, and affectionate in the perfect quantities. They love to cuddle, and are great at making you feel loved. They have a very tolerant temperament which makes them great with children of any age. They grow to a very moderate size, (at the most 40lbs) and actually are available in a smaller version known as a “Pocket Puggle”, these smaller Puggles tend to top out at about 20lbs.
Of course, as with anything, if there are positives there are negatives. Puggles are very needy little dogs. They need a whole lot of attention and their fair share of exercise.
Also, I have heard of people having a hard time getting them completely house trained, me personally, I did not have this problem, but I have heard this on a few occasions. Lastly, they’re a pretty new “hybrid-type” breed so there isn’t a wealth of Puggle information out there, it can become a learn as you go, fail as you go process if your not careful. A responsible dog owner does whatever research they can, in an attempt to prevent getting to the “fail as you go” process.
A side note, because this is a new breed, you should consider a pretty high level of nutrition for Puggles. Most dog owners and future dog owners don’t realize how important a dogs diet is. Believe it or not there is a ton of dog food dangers out there, and when dealing with a dog that has such a short history, it’s better to play it safe and keep them on a quality diet.
The only negatives I can think are really a result of their short history. With breeds that have been around much longer, trouble shooting guides are a dime a dozen. Puggles themselves, are readily available, but a true Puggle is the result of a Pug male bred to a Beagle female. I think we’re starting to see a lot of Puggle to Puggle puppies out there being passed off as true Puggles, as they become more and more popular.
If your in the market for a Puggle or a Puggle puppy, you should try to acquire one from a reputable breeder. If you’d like a chance at knowing your getting a Puggle that’s actually the result of a Pug breeding a Beagle, I’ll tell you a little trick. Most Puggle to Puggle litters will have a lot more diversity than a Pug to a Beagle litter. Ask to see liter-mates, when there’s, Pug faces, Beagle faces, Fawn, Black, By-&-Tri-colors all in the same litter, that’s usually a dead give away, usually. The diversity of the litter is not an exact science in determining the parents, but it can be used as a good clue.