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Life of a Puggle

  • A puggle is born

    A puggle is born
    What happens when a pug and a beagle fall in love? I think we know the answer. Due to overwhelming cuteness, it is not recommended to come in contact with puggle puppies without full intention of bringing one home. Do so at your own peril.
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    The Puppy Years

    Puggles live up to the two-year rule of puppy-hood.
  • Sleep? I don't think so

    Sleep? I don't think so
    The puggle puppy is a master at adventure and play. Sleep? That's just time wasted. Don't expect them to go down easily. And they'll always have two paws up, just in case.
  • Canine college

    Canine college
    Sit, stay, speak? That's easy. Puggles are intelligent creatures that will demand some sort of formal education. Their passion for biscuits will ensure their ongoing succes. And of course, they'll graduate with honors.
  • Puggles & productivity

    Puggles & productivity
    When it comes to work, a puggle will be there to see it through.They're also good at identifying technology that has passed its prime and finding new uses for it.
  • The chewing business

    The chewing business
    If a puggle could make money doing anything, it would be chewing. They are genuine pros. Whether it's a stick, a shoe, or a cashmere sweater, they can cause some serious damage. And they're proud of it.
  • Puggle tooth fairy

    Puggle tooth fairy
    Losing teeth is a travesty to the puggle, since chewing and eating are both such important aspects of their identity. Be supportive of your puggle. The gift of cash or Petsmart gift cards from the tooth fairy is a small gesture that can go a long way.
  • Finding Friends

    Finding Friends
    Puggles may be picky when it comes to finding canine companions, but once they find a few they like, tug-of-war will never be the same. Puggles tend to prefer the smelliest dogs, and those with the most slobber. Scientists are currently looking into this phenomenon.
  • Presents are a must

    Presents are a must
    For any puggle celebration, including birthdays, don't arrive empty handed. Puggles like to have their presents and eat them too.
  • Caught in the act

    Caught in the act
    Sometimes you'll come home to a mess in the house and won't be able to figure out what happened. And sometimes you'll catch that puggle red-handed.
  • Puggle becomes famous

    Puggle becomes famous
    Puggles are very, very good looking, and so they are bound to become relatively famous, often posing in photos for random strangers, subjected to children's excitement, and even gracing the covers of some regional magazines. But don't let fame get to your puggle's head. If he starts giving out paw-tographs, it's time to draw the line.
  • Becoming Stealth

    Becoming Stealth
    As a puggle matures, he will become more secretive in his behavior. Sometimes you'll come home and you won't even be able to find him at all.
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    Somewhat Well-Adjusted Teen Years

  • Puggle beach

    Puggle beach
    Unless it means swimming in the ocean, puggles don't care much for the beach. Sand just isn't much to chew on, frankly.
  • Tar Puggles

    Tar Puggles
    It should be known that puggles don't watch sports, but when they do, they watch North Carolina Tar Heel basketblal. They're support during a national championship victory should be honored with extended couch cuddle time, one of their favorite hobbies.
  • Identity crisis

    Identity crisis
    Sometimes a puggle will wonder: who am I? Where did I come from? Am I adopted? They may find solace in some new friends, blind to skin color and species.
  • Aging like a fine wine

    Aging like a fine wine
    As a puggle ages, he becomes more refined and expects the finer things in life, like fluffed pillows and a made bed. If the pillows are not prepared just so, the puggle may stare at your blankly until the bed is to their specifications.
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    Look Like an Adult, Live Like a Puppy

    A puggle never loses its roots.
  • Puggle: Don't go anywhere with out it

    Puggle: Don't go anywhere with out it
    Don't expect to leave town without a few pouts and whines. Puggles love to travel, and more importantly, they're not too keen on being left out of, well, pretty much anything.
  • Snow dogs

    Snow dogs
    The puggle excels in all weather environments, including the rare Southeast Virginia snow storm. He'll need a coat though. He's not crazy, you know.
  • Fancy feet

    Fancy feet
    Puggles are always on their toes. So just like a women in heels needs a pedicure now and then, a puggle may require the occasional foot soak.
  • Ever hungry, ever foolish

    Ever hungry, ever foolish
    The mature puggle surely understands the finer things in life. But even going on six years, puggles never lose their sense of purpose. Play, eat, sleep, repeat. Play, eat, sleep, repeat. Because what else is there?