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LABRADINGER

THIS ATTRACTIVE ALL-AROUNDER IS SUITABLE AS A FAMILY DOG AND AS A GUNDOG

Height range Also known as the Springador, this Labrador Retriever and English
18–22 in (46–56 cm) Springer Spaniel cross (see pp.256–257 and pp.226–227 respectively) may
Weight range result from unplanned breeding on country estates where gundogs were Slight stop
55–90 lb (25–41 kg)
kept. Interest in fashionable crossbreeds has given it popularity and a
Life span 10–14 years name. It is an excellent gundog that can be trained to retrieve and flush
Origin USA game and also makes a good family pet.
Level back

Other colors
Thick tail
extends to hock Deep chest
Yellow Liver Amber eyes
Drop ears
with rounded
tips Soft, wavy,
Chocolate black coat
Compact feet
with well-arched
toes

PUGGLE

WITH SUFFICIENT EXERCISE, THIS DOG MAKES AN IDEAL FAMILY COMPANION

Height range Developed in the 1990s, the Puggle is a cross between a
10–15 in (25–38 cm) Pug (see p.265) and a Beagle (see pp.152–153) that has become Very
Weight range increasingly popular in recent years. It is good with people and pronounced stop
15–31 lb (7–14 kg)
with other dogs and easily adapts to living in a city apartment
Life span 10–13 years or on a farm. It needs daily walks, including
Origin USA games, to keep it happy. Square body
Drop ears
with some
black hairs
Short, dark
Other colors muzzle

Red or tan Lemon
Fawn coat
Lighter-colored Short, smooth
chest and throat double coat
Black

Compact,
round feet

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