What type of dog - Pug, Beagle ????

[mrsstats]

I have adopted 2 older dogs both at around 4 years each. One we just had put to sleep in September at 15 years old. The other I have had for almost 2 years. They both adjusted to their new home without a problem. In November, I adopted a 10 month old Corgi mix. He is basicaly house broken having had a few accidents but he too has adjusted well. Try petfinders.com, be patient and you will find the dog that is best for you. It took us 2 months and we traveled over 3 hours to find our last one. Good luck

 

[Stitchfan]

Love my pug, but she sheds and sheds and sheds some more.

Same situation here, I think he actually may shed more than our lab. They're both great dogs. One of my neighbors has a beagle and boy can that thing howl like there's no tomorrow

 

[Abba98]

Well,gee,a pug or a beagle?This is quite a question.I love all breeds of dog,and have been owned by many:Newfoundland dog,Rottweiler,various Beagles,bulldogs,Australian cattle dog,and more......
Seems to me that if you're thinking of a shelter dog,you should just decide when you get there.If you've done some research on each breed and have an idea of what you're looking for,then when you go you'll be semi- prepared.
I would never discriminate based on breed because all dogs are different,and I would choose the one who most needed a home,and who would appear to belong best in your household.Of course,I 'd never have just 1 dog at a time,but that's just me....And,for health reasons,I'd say a mixed breed can't be a bad idea,either!
Whatever you get,I know you will have much joy from the new addition to your home.
Best of luck,
Kirsten and fur babies Bowser Tyke (Bulldog) and Sam Wheat (Beagle/Australian Cattle Dog!) in Nova Scotia :thewave:

 

[DVC-Don]

I've had both. The beagle was hyper and barked at everything. Drove me and my neighbors nuts. We've also had 3 pugs over the years and while they are adorable little dogs, you would not believe how much they shed. It's awful. Anyway, we had to put our last pug down in Sept 04 and are now dogless. Sort of enjoying it now.

 

[Crankyshank]

I have 2 beagles and my parents have a pug.

Not all beagles howl. That's a myth. My female has never howled once and seldom barks more than a double bark at squirrels or to let us know she wants in. My male does howl but not excessively. I have been around all sorts of breeds and you'd be hard pressed to find a breed more affectionate or better with kids. Research labs have preferred to use beagles because of their trusting nature and their sturdy good health. However, they can be stubborn. Being a scent hound, they lead with their noses and can never be off leash. They are also extremely smart dogs. These dogs are the top "problem solving" breed. Don't let their sweet goofiness fool you - if they want something, they will find a way to get it.

Pugs are also great dogs. They are big dogs in a small package. They do shed, but not any more than beagles. They are total clowns. They love people and love to please people. They also can be stubborn and hard to train, but with their size you can take them along more places than a bigger dog. They do tend to have respiratory problems - they can't tolerate extreme temps. Can't do a lot of running around outside like beagles can, and can develop stenotic nares where the nostrils have to be widened to allow for easier breathing. But they are so cute with their little noises.Little Remy runs around snuffling people. They're not barkers.
You really need to look around. Really research breeds. lots of places online have tests to take so you can see what breed matches better to you. Check with local rescue and shelters - they get paid to make sure their animals get sent to the best home possible and they'd be able to match a dog to your family

 

[Aimeedyan]

have you checked out www.petfinder.com? SO many shelters and rescue groups use it to show what pets they have available, and will tell you about the limitations of the particular dog (no other animals, no small children, someone home all the time, health issues, etc) and have lots of pics and adoption information.

Check it out =)

 

[Tasha+Scott]

Well, I have a beagle and my best friend has a pug. I love them both, but both shed quite a bit. As far as howling we have had beagles outside and yes, they did howl a lot. But the one we have now is an inside dog and she doesn't howl. The only problem I have with my friend's pug is that he has that squished in nose which makes him breathe loudly. Not the pug's fault but it would get to me until I got used to it. I also have a miniature pinscher and she does not shed much. She is really small though and I am not sure how small or large of a dog you are looking for. I love my min pin but then I also love my beagle. Hmmm...I don't think I am really going to be much help so I will just end this post now.

 

[luvwinnie]

With a pug, please remember they are very sensitive to temps, esp heat, due to the "pushed in nose" effect. We have a bulldog and our electricity bills prove it in the summer. What might seem comfortable to US, is too hot for her and the AC must be on all day while we are gone. They also can't be out running around for too long in the summer heat.
Best of luck on finding a furbaby!

 

[Dee & Greg]

Beagle-somethings, that is! The one on the far left is Holly, and I got her from our local animal control (read: pound) through Petfinder.com. All three are jewels and very smart and loving. Nobody howls. Little barking, unless somebody has a toy that somebody else wants. Then it's just a short "yip". They are very loving and gentle and easy-going. I'm a sucker for those faces. All three have been from Humane Societies or animal control.

 

[ElizK]

I have one beagle(around 7-11yrs old) and one beagle mix(9mons old). Oddly enough, neither howl, though the beagle is something of a barker. She also doesn't care much for small children. She tries to get away, but will snap if she's backed into a corner.

Most mixed breed pups tend to have fewer health problems and are often smarter than pure breds. Something to think about. We found our pup at www.petfinders.com

Good luck! We love having dogs in the family.

 

[puggymom]

Just another word of warning with pugs... Big medical bills. Allergies, knee problems, eye injuries. I love my boys and will probably always have a pug, but they are expensive to take care of.

 

[beaglemum]

I have a beagle mix and I absolutely HATE the howling. I have heard wonderful things about pugs and that they are really good with children. Beagles are too, but I think pugs are better (usually smaller too). I'd go with the pug.

I've been looking for some advice on my beagle. She has gone for a little bit of training, but lately, she is really out of hand. She's about 3 year old. I think she really needs some serious training. Do you know of any training camps in NJ/NY area? She is alone during the week about 6-7 hours a day and is absolutely crazy at night. Even after the dog park, she just starved for attention and will pull things off of any surface to attempt to chew them in order to get my attention. Any suggestions???

 

[Pam]

I've been looking for some advice on my beagle. She has gone for a little bit of training, but lately, she is really out of hand. She's about 3 year old. I think she really needs some serious training. Do you know of any training camps in NJ/NY area? She is alone during the week about 6-7 hours a day and is absolutely crazy at night. Even after the dog park, she just starved for attention and will pull things off of any surface to attempt to chew them in order to get my attention. Any suggestions???

I think you are right, it's your attention that she is seeking. Is she outside during the day or indoors? If she's indoors, do you crate her? Our little guy just turned 2 and he's had the run of the house for the past year. We used to crate him at night and while we were gone. I discovered that he's much better behaved if he just has the run of the place.

He also finally stopped chewing things after he turned 1. I do keep lots and lots of rawhide bones stocked for him. He's never without one. Have you tried to just sit on the couch and cuddle with her? Our beagle loves to snuggle with us - he just needs constant reassurance that he's an important member of the family!

 

[puffkin]

Get a puggle (beagle/pug mix). The few I have seen are adorable!

I too have heard that pugs shed like crazy. They also may have some noisy breathing issues (i.e. snoriing) because of their snouts. My DH wants one though someday, but I still am not sold......

We have a purebred beagle, and I have grown up with them my whole life. As with any breed their are plusses and minuses, and even within a breed there are different experiences. Here are my experiences (with 4 beagles)

Barking/howling: Only one of our beagles was a howler. Unfortunately that is the current one my husband and I have. He is beyond obnoxious with it and no amount of training has controlled it. None of the others barked unless someone came to the door and then it was very shortlived.

Ear infections: The breed is prone to these, but again none of ours ever had a problem, except for the current one. He gets them at least once a year, and they are very expensive to treat. We are very diligent about keeping his ears nice and clean.

Shedding: They shed minimally. Mainly just at the change in the seasons.

Obedience: They all really only listened to the dominant male in the house. They reserved the most affection for that person (dad growing up, my DH in my house). They just don't respond as well to females for some reason. All of ours behaved fairly well in the house, but outside is a different story. Those noses hit the ground and there is no stopping them. You cannot have a beagle outside without a leash or a fenced yard, no matter how well trained.

Aggression/child friendly: All of our beagles have been excellent around kids. They show very little aggression. You can do pretty much anything to a beagle and they will not snap. If you give them food, you can reach in and take it or a bone away from them and they won't growl or snap at you. They only time they show aggression is if they steal something off the table and you try to get it from them.

Size: Beagles are a great size. Shouldn't get more than 30 lbs. Big enough to play/rough house with but not too big to constantly be in the way. 3 of our beagles did not have weight issues, my parents left dry food out for them all the time. Again (poor Murphy, he really does have issues) our current dog we cannot do this for. He just eats and eats and eats. We have to be very careful with him and his weight.

Honestly, I would never not have a beagle. They are cute, sweet, affectionate and just want to please. They need a lot of attention/affection and they are challenging to train, but they make great companions, especially for kids. Do not get a beagle however if you are not prepared to make it a member of your family. They are little people more than little dogs.

 

[beaglemum]

I think you are right, it's your attention that she is seeking. Is she outside during the day or indoors? If she's indoors, do you crate her? Our little guy just turned 2 and he's had the run of the house for the past year. We used to crate him at night and while we were gone. I discovered that he's much better behaved if he just has the run of the place.

He also finally stopped chewing things after he turned 1. I do keep lots and lots of rawhide bones stocked for him. He's never without one. Have you tried to just sit on the couch and cuddle with her? Our beagle loves to snuggle with us - he just needs constant reassurance that he's an important member of the family!

Thanks for replying. She is inside during the day and she has the run of the house, but she's usually very good during the day when we're not home. She doesn't start doing these things until I get home. She's not a cuddler on the couch (we've tried). Once in a while, when she finally settles down, around 9:30 at night, she MIGHT lie down next to me on the couch (she's happier when we're both home-- this might be part of it-- my husband works at night). She's really a sweet dog- loves people and kids, but she's driving me crazy. She has A LOT of rawhides and toys. I think the change in routine from weekend to weekday might drive her crazy also. I was advised (by a dog breeder) to use the crate once a while when she's bad-- .

 

[Cindyluwho]

There is a wonderful book out there: The Right Dog for You by Daniel Tortora. It will answer all of your questions and help you decide which breed is best for your household. I know so many folks on this board have wonderful pets of all breeds but some breeds are harder to handle than others even though there are exceptions. For example, several posters have mentioned dachsunds. They CAN be good dogs with children but some aren't, and there long spine makes it dangerous(for the dog) for kids to pick up and love. It's little things like that that can make a big difference when choosing a dog. BTW I chose the dachsund because I saw it in a previous thread, the same can be applied to other breeds as well. Little dogs in general aren't as good with kids but there are two breeds that get high marks in the kid department. Japanese Chins and King Charles Cavaliers. Both high $$ dogs, though. Good luck on your search!

 

[malibuconlee]

Love my pug, but she sheds and sheds and sheds some more.

I second that!!

 

[minkydog]

We have a Standard Poodle and he is the sweetest thing and very loyal, like Nana in Peter Pan. We got him from a rescue group--his mother was a registered standard who made the grave mistake of getting pregnant by an unregisterd dog and the breeder kicked her to the curb( animal control, actually.) She was rescued and all 11 puppies were placed. So, you can see why i'm a BIG believer in adopting a dog rather than buying one.

We have had a 200-lb Saint Bernard(drool city and so much hair you could knit it), a Doberman(real smart, head strong) and a Boston Terrier(sheds a lot, hard to housebreak) and the poodle has been, by far, the best one for us. He has to be groomed about 3-4 times a year, but the trade off is no shedding And you can get them in different sizes!

 

[MinnieM3]

We love love love our Beagle, Jackson. He is the BEST dog in the world. I'm not a big dog person, but this guy is fabulous! He is about 2 and a half. We adopted him from TriBeages in North Carolina. They are excellent. Check out their website.

we knew Jax was housetrained, good with kids and cats and is was/is! He has barked TWICE since we got him in May. Both times were to "protect" us (from the dreaded UPS man). He has never howled. He is obedient and sweet and gentle. He is so lovable. I would obviously recommend a beagle, but I know Jax is one of a kind!

Do check into a rescue.

 

[twojo21]

get a puggle (its a pug beagle mix) my cousin has one & its so cute.