Playful
Loving
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Lively
Gentle
Going
Inquisitive
Cheerful

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Gentle
Outright
Tempered
Trusting
Trainable
Adaptable
Faithful
Lovable
Easygoing
Instinctual

Puggats are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

American Rat Terrier and Pug

Poodle and Black and Tan Coonhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Black
White
Brown
Fawn
Blue
Red
Isabella
Silver

Black
Fawn
White
Gray
Silver
Brown
Cream

Puggats have short coats.

Black and Tan Coonoodles have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Puggat can have a litter of 5-7 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Black and Tan Coonoodle can have a litter of 6-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Puggats typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the Black and Tan Coonoodle breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Patellar Luxation
Pug Dog Encephalitis
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)

Gastric Torsion
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease

Entropion
Ectropion
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Skin Conditions

Cataracts

Skin Evaluation
Eye Examinations
Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging

Physical Examination
Blood Work
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Lab Tests
Hip

Puggat has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Black and Tan Coonoodle has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Puggats are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Puggat dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Puggat, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Black and Tan Coonoodle, it's at least 11 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Puggats usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Black and Tan Coonoodles usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Puggat is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Black and Tan Coonoodle requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Puggat should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Black and Tan Coonoodle should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-20 pound (5 - 9 kg) Puggat feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-70 pound (23 - 32 kg) Black and Tan Coonoodle feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Puggat is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Black and Tan Coonoodle is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Puggat is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Black and Tan Coonoodle is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Puggats make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Puggats are highly friendly around strangers.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Puggats have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Puggats are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Black and Tan Coonoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.