Little Ronnie had her spay surgery 1 week ago from today. She is healing well and I finally took her cone off on Monday morning. I was able to take Maybelline and Ronnie to the dog park every day since Saturday so they've been completely calmer than usual. I have made a commitment to take them to the dog park every morning. They love it and it really helps to keep them calm throughout the day. Of course I have to walk them too. I am letting you know Ronnie is healing well because I think it's important every dog gets fixed.
Ronnie's surgery went really well and we had no issues. We have the Banfield Wellness Plans so both our dogs receive awesome preventative care through Banfield at PetSmart. The cost is about $30 each and its totally worth it. I pay about $360 per year for each dog which can be racked up in just one visit to the vet.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
What is a puggle?
I've scoured the internet for keywords/adjectives describing the famous, Puggle.
cute
intelligent
sweet-tempered
playful
energetic
affectionate
great companion
curious
happy
prancers
social
friendly
easy to train
quite
barkers
howl
high energy
lapdog
sensitive
big eaters
low maintenance grooming
hyper
crazy
These are just a few to begin with. As you can see, the puggles have varying adjectives to describe them. That is because they are a hybrid, cross-breed, mixed breed, or as some so kindly refer to them as a Mutt.
Regardless of what you call it, Puggles are cute and fun just like most canines. In the end if you love dogs it really doesn't matter what breed or mix you find, all that matter is if you share the same energy and lifestyle.
Puggles are a mix between a Pug and a Beagle. Some puggles will grow up to look very much like a pug, with short stubby features and a very short snout. Other puggles with grow up to have long ears longer snouts and longer statures like a Beagle. Sometimes you can tell as puppies what they'll look like as adults, but it's best to pay close attention to their parents and their previous litters if you really care about what they look like as adults.
Beagles are sturdy hounds. They typically have a square body and muzzle and large eyes and ears. They're hounds so they like to track and sniff and find exactly what scent they've caught. You'll see this come out in most puggles. (Tip: It is very important to teach your puggle Leave It or Watch Me, because when they've picked up a scent it is typically extremely difficult to defer them away if you don't have a command they know 100%.) Beagles range anywhere from 13 to 16" usually. Beagles have a distinctive howl and usually use it as they wish. Ronnie howls more like a beagle than Maybelline, Maybelline usually barks, which to me sounds like she is saying "Help". As is the case with most dogs, it is a good idea to teach your bog a command such as "No Bark" because Puggles like to howl/bark and can be confident "watchdogs". Maybelline "knows" No Bark, however if you tell her No Bark she begins to whine as if she really doesn't like when you say that, she'd much rather Bark until she knows that there is nothing to bark about on her own.
Pugs are one of the oldest breeds, and they're companion dogs 100%. They usually weight between 13 & 18 pounds depending on your feeding schedule. They have a round skull and they're ears are small and thin. Pug bodies are square with lean legs sometimes they're called cobby. Pugs usually have a loving and happy companion-like disposition.
Likewise, I'm sure by now you've found quite a few characteristics between these two breeds within your puggles. I think it's important to know the two breed histories somewhat, because your puggle is going to have some from one and some from the other. I know that each day I find a new trait in my puggles that I can trace back to either a pug or beagle. But, every puggle owner knows that you'll always find that hyper characteristic. My puggles are hyper. period. They're companions like Pugs and they're trackers like Beagles.
I hope this post is a good introduction into the world of puggles and my next post will be about the trials and tribulations of House-Training Your Puggle.
cute
intelligent
sweet-tempered
playful
energetic
affectionate
great companion
curious
happy
prancers
social
friendly
easy to train
quite
barkers
howl
high energy
lapdog
sensitive
big eaters
low maintenance grooming
hyper
crazy
These are just a few to begin with. As you can see, the puggles have varying adjectives to describe them. That is because they are a hybrid, cross-breed, mixed breed, or as some so kindly refer to them as a Mutt.
Regardless of what you call it, Puggles are cute and fun just like most canines. In the end if you love dogs it really doesn't matter what breed or mix you find, all that matter is if you share the same energy and lifestyle.
Puggles are a mix between a Pug and a Beagle. Some puggles will grow up to look very much like a pug, with short stubby features and a very short snout. Other puggles with grow up to have long ears longer snouts and longer statures like a Beagle. Sometimes you can tell as puppies what they'll look like as adults, but it's best to pay close attention to their parents and their previous litters if you really care about what they look like as adults.
Beagles are sturdy hounds. They typically have a square body and muzzle and large eyes and ears. They're hounds so they like to track and sniff and find exactly what scent they've caught. You'll see this come out in most puggles. (Tip: It is very important to teach your puggle Leave It or Watch Me, because when they've picked up a scent it is typically extremely difficult to defer them away if you don't have a command they know 100%.) Beagles range anywhere from 13 to 16" usually. Beagles have a distinctive howl and usually use it as they wish. Ronnie howls more like a beagle than Maybelline, Maybelline usually barks, which to me sounds like she is saying "Help". As is the case with most dogs, it is a good idea to teach your bog a command such as "No Bark" because Puggles like to howl/bark and can be confident "watchdogs". Maybelline "knows" No Bark, however if you tell her No Bark she begins to whine as if she really doesn't like when you say that, she'd much rather Bark until she knows that there is nothing to bark about on her own.
Pugs are one of the oldest breeds, and they're companion dogs 100%. They usually weight between 13 & 18 pounds depending on your feeding schedule. They have a round skull and they're ears are small and thin. Pug bodies are square with lean legs sometimes they're called cobby. Pugs usually have a loving and happy companion-like disposition.
Likewise, I'm sure by now you've found quite a few characteristics between these two breeds within your puggles. I think it's important to know the two breed histories somewhat, because your puggle is going to have some from one and some from the other. I know that each day I find a new trait in my puggles that I can trace back to either a pug or beagle. But, every puggle owner knows that you'll always find that hyper characteristic. My puggles are hyper. period. They're companions like Pugs and they're trackers like Beagles.
I hope this post is a good introduction into the world of puggles and my next post will be about the trials and tribulations of House-Training Your Puggle.
Raising Puggles: Our First Post
Raising these two puggles has been a feat in itself. Puggles are the most hyper and crazy dogs I've ever owned or experienced. They are also extremely loving, sweet, and loyal. I've decided to document the growth of my puggles and their interactions and experiences with each other. I thought bringing Ronnie into our home would make Maybelline a much calmer and less hyper dog. I thought Ronnie would tire her out every day and make her craziness slightly subside. I was about 2% right. I was right about the fact that they would play and tire each other out. However, despite my efforts to give both equal amounts of attention so as to not bring upon jealousy, Maybelline has become increasingly attached and developed separation anxiety. Ronnie is now developing separation anxiety with the fact that she was spayed 3 days ago and has to be in her crate almost every hour of every day. I hate to keep her in the crate ALL DAY LONG but she is such a hyper puppy that she will not stop: running, jumping, climbing, and playing. I am terribly afraid she'll rip her stitches. This is simply one of many puggle mania experiences I go through of every day.
Through my frustrations with the outcome of raising these two puggles I've decided its best that I document their growth and my experience with them. I know that most puggle owners go through the same daily activities I go through, raising these two. I love my puggles very much and I want them to be the happiest puggles around. I hope that I can bring serenity and a sense of community with the sharing of my life of Raising Puggles.
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