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Title: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 07 August 2011, 08:30
What breed is this.........

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/9c7c0edd.jpg)
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: dTEA on 07 August 2011, 09:11
Pig ugly French Pug
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 07 August 2011, 09:15
Is there a difference between pugs and French pugs?

I thought it looked puggy, but it's not fat like a pug an has very big ears
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Dan n Nic on 07 August 2011, 09:16
Looks like a cross breed to me. Pretty sure it isn't a pure breed pug.

(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n133/fudgiebutt/pug.jpg)
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 07 August 2011, 09:30
Looks like Pug X Staff.

Nasty, although will probably be healthier than a pure-bred Pug.  :grin:
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Jack3559 on 07 August 2011, 10:40
It's a bug/puggle, a beagle crossed with a pug.

(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images10/Puggletobby%20on%20bed.jpg)

Or at least that's what it looks like.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: dTEA on 07 August 2011, 15:56
Maybe but the first pic was dodgy angle and the one shown is also a LOT more pug faced and coloured than the other two. Still wouldn't have one :sick:
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: robz on 07 August 2011, 20:17
I reckon puggle or a pug x cavalier spaniel?
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: dTEA on 07 August 2011, 22:13
Please say werent thinking of getting one???

Weimaraner FTW...brains and not as manic as border collie or spaniel
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 August 2011, 09:44
Weimaraner FTW...brains and not as manic as border collie or spaniel

Or a Vizsla. Quieter than a Weimaraner and a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 08 August 2011, 10:08
Please say werent thinking of getting one???

Weimaraner FTW...brains and not as manic as border collie or spaniel

Yep, for my girlfriend! i Just like dogs, and we cant have and dont want a big dog for reasons i wont go into.

Shes loves pugs, i personally dont like the look of them, but this little fella looks awesome! so a cross or a boston terrier is the compromise!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 August 2011, 18:02
miniature Schnauzer could be another option?
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: the dude on 08 August 2011, 18:06
I have a border terrier that is a great dog if you are into little dogs, but not yappy, and very easy to train and look after.
No hereditary health problems (unlike some pugs)
Just hate this designer dog 'fad' that is going on lately, with labradoodles and the like,
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 08 August 2011, 18:18
Im not a fan of little dogs, But my lady really wants one.

I can get my big dog fix borrowing my mums lab!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 August 2011, 19:37
Just hate this designer dog 'fad' that is going on lately, with labradoodles and the like,

labradoodles have a place - this is an attempt to create a low-allergen dog, as they do not shed.  Poodles don't have the temperament for a lot of people, but don't shed.  Crossing them with the jolly Labrador provides a much more friendly dog which is suitable for families.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: robz on 08 August 2011, 21:35
Sorry dh, unfortunately not always the case! Do I get dh defeat points now :D
Some do shed like bastards!
Also have temperament of complete bastards when in the wrong hands!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 08 August 2011, 21:55
Sorry dh, unfortunately not always the case!

Of course not.  Such is the nature of genetics you won't always get the temperament, or the lack of shedding.

Provided the traits you are breeding for are dominant you should get approximately 75:25 ratios of the favourable traits.

That's why I used the term 'attempt'.

Your points are avoided.

That is all.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: robz on 08 August 2011, 22:15
Touché haha
Still only come across a couple of well trained non bitey ones in practice though, mostly a handful!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Jack3559 on 08 August 2011, 23:41
Mongrels are the way forward.

Here are my boys:

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/b164ef22.jpg)

(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Jack3559/33cbd0fd.jpg)

I'm not too hot on small dogs but our Westie was a old of fun, if not a bit smelly.

My brother has a rescued bulldog which has a great personality. She is a bit noisy though.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: kittie on 10 August 2011, 13:37
I think it looks like a pug x beagle (or 'puggle' if you want to spend £500 quid on one). I wouldn't go for a beagle personally, have heard they can be very wilful/stubborn which combined with their scenting instinct can be hard to deal with.

I have a crossbreed, a lurcher, she is a wonderful dog but her hunt/chase instinct makes her a near constant challenge when out  :rolleyes:

Still wouldn't ever have anything other than a sighthound despite the difficulties.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 12 August 2011, 21:47
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b164/randomjord/83a4008c.jpg)

BRUNO!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Guy on 12 August 2011, 22:09
well its a bit smaller than your last dog!
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: Jack3559 on 12 August 2011, 22:12
Not my first choice breed wise but he looks lovely.
Title: Re: Calling all dog aficionados!
Post by: RandomJord on 13 August 2011, 08:47
well its a bit smaller than your last dog!

Dave was 80KG

Bruno is..... about bugger all atm!