New Puppy Information

Important New Puppy owner information

Here is a list to consider before your precious puppy comes home:

Keep household cleaners and chemicals out of his reach. Most are toxic.

Restrict access to plants that are dangerous to dogs: Amaryllis, Azaleas, Bleeding Heart, Caladium, Clematis, Daffodil, Daphne, Dumb Cane, English Ivy, Foxglove, Holly, Iris, Japanese Yew, Mistletoe, Morning Glory, Narcissus, Oleander, Philodendron, Poinsettias, Potato, Rhododendrons, Rubber Plant, Tobacco, Tulip, Weeping Fig.

Store breakable items safely out of the way.

Hide or cover electrical cords so he won’t chew on them.

Safely store antifreeze, engine oil, laundry detergents and lawn chemicals.

Keep children's toys off of the floor-since some parts may be small enough for your puppy to swallow.

Use a cover and/or protective fencing if you have a pool or hot tub.

No chocolate or grapes. They can be toxic if consumed in large enough quantities.

Supervise puppy with small children.

If crating, leave a safe toy to chew on while you are gone--NOT rawhide,
use a kong toy from the pet store, they are safe to chew on.

If crating, leave a radio playing softly, the noise will be very soothing, they are used to this, my nursery has a radio playing for them.

If crating, wear an old t-shirt to bed and leave it in the crate or bed, they will be very comforted by your scent.

Please do not leave your puppy unsupervised. If you have to leave your puppy to work, leave them in a nice big crate, puppy play pen, baby play pen or a small puppy proofed room. Make sure it is big enough to leave water and food if you are going to be gone for a long period of time.

I do not recommend leaving collars or harnesses on them unattended, they could get caught on something and not be able to move or could hang themselves, these should only be used under supervision. I prefer harness rather than collar for puppies.

If you are shipping your puppy, you will need to bring along I.D. for pickup. I also suggest bringing a towel and or baby wipes in case they have an accident in their crate before arrival.

If shipping, you will need to bring a bottle of water, they have frozen ice which will thaw but they may drink it or all or it may spill, so please have fresh water for their arrival. I also suggest bringing nutri-cal , nutri-stat or mega-cal to give them after the flight and once daily for one week after arrival. This is a nutritional supplement that aids in stress and decreased appetite.

You can purchase it online or at your local pet store.
Please keep your puppy on Purine One which we currently feed. If you do decide to change do so very gradually by mixing with Purina. I also suggest for the first few daysif they are not eating well, to add chicken flavor baby food or cottage cheese to their food about a tablespoon per cup to give it flavor. If they are not eating well, you might also try plain fat free yogurt this may be more appetizing to them.

Of very most importance, make sure your puppy has fresh water at all times. You may want to mix your water with bottled water for the first few weeks because water is different in different parts of the country and the change of water may upset their stomachs.

In reference to potty training, I will start their housetraining and they have been on carpet in their nursery as well so they normally will not potty on the carpet. Being consistent is the key. They will need to potty after eating and sleeping. Take them out the same door to the same place, you might also want to try litter box training, bell training, or clicker training.

Included with your puppy will be his medical record and a vaccination schedule. Your puppy will be up to date on vaccinations and will have his vet check and certification which is required before shipping. Please keep your puppy vaccinated. Prevention is less costly than cure and is so very important for puppies.

Last but not least, give your puppy lots of T.L.C.,they have been very prespoiled for you and would like to continue receiving lots of love and attention.

Have Puggle, Will Travel

I have found that over the years, my Puggles love to go for a car ride. It makes their day when you say, "Lets go for a car ride!" It is on top of their list along with, DO YOU WANT A TREAT, and TIME FOR A WALK.

Breed Information

Breed Group: Not Akc Recognized

Weight: Male: 15-30; Female: 15-30 lbs

Height: Male: 13-15, Female: 13-15 inches

Color(s): Fawn and black, golden, black, white; may be tri-colored.

Coat: The coat of the Puggle is dense, short, and coarse in texture.

Overview: The Puggle is a cross of two breeds: Pug and Beagle. They are often referred to as a "designer dog" and have become popular companions.

Life Expectancy: Puggles life expectancy is 10 - 15 years with the average life span closer to 15 years.

Character: The appearance of the Puggle varies widely. An ideal Puggle possesses an athletic, slightly longer body like that of a Beagle. They also have a leaner and longer muzzle. Puggle's retain the large, round eyes, curled tail, and wrinkles of the Pug.

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Temperament: The Puggle is affectionate, active, fun-loving, and even-tempered. They thrive on attention and human interaction. They do not do well if left alone for extended periods of time. If bored or lonely they will become destructive and bark or bay incessantly. They do well with children, dogs, and other household pets and make suitable playmates. Puggle's are friendly toward strangers, but will bark to announce visitors or out of the ordinary sounds.

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Care: Occasional brushing with a firm bristle brush is required for the Puggle. The wrinkles and ears must be cleansed daily and bathing should be done when necessary. They are prone to such health issues as heat intolerance, skin infections, eye infections, and respiratory problems.

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Training: The Puggle has a tendency to be stubborn and may be very difficult to housebreak. The crate training method works best. Early socialization and obedience is recommended. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with reward, firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.

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Activity: The Puggle requires a high degree of physical exercise and mental stimulation. They will do okay in an apartment provided they are sufficiently exercised and have a wide variety of safe toys to play with. Puggle's must be taken on several securely leashed walks daily and enjoy off-lead play in a dog park. They do best with a securely fenced yard with ample room to romp and run.

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Barking: Puggles do bark. Some more than others. In our experience, though, the Puggle barks remarkably little, especially if discouraged early on.

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Howling: Some Puggles do howl on occasion. They can inherit this trait from the beagle genes. This is not common however and, as mentioned earlier, this can be minimized by discouraging the behavior early on.

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Health: The Puggle is not necessarily healthier than its parent breeds Both Beagles and Pugs can suffer from cherry eye, epilepsy, skin infections, luxating patellas, back ailments, and other genetic disorders that can be passed onto their puppies.
Puggles also occasionally inherit hip dysplasia from one of the parents. While these disorders can be avoided through careful selection of parents, they are common enough to warrant concern. In addition, Puggles can suffer from the respiratory ailments commonly found in Pugs, which might be problematic when combined with the Beagle's higher levels of energy. Because of many puggles' brachycephalic nature, like their pug ancestry, puggles are often intolerate of extreme temperatures, puggles are one of the hardest breeds to take care of.

Zoey

Puggles always are craving attention! Sorry Zoey! I didn't mean to ignore you! As I was saying, puggles crave attention. They love to be right along side of you and a good belly rub!