The first planned cross between a pug and a beagle took place in Oklahoma in the 1990s.

[3] The puggle has subsequently become a popular designer dog crossbreed in the United States, where it has attracted a number of celebrity owners.

[2][4][5] Puggles, being "designer dogs", can often vary in appearance, but usually have the wrinkled forehead, black mask, and curled tail of the Pug.

[2][6] The puggle usually has a snout longer than the Pug which reduces breathing problems and other health issues.

[2] Prolapsed nictitating membrane gland is also common in puggles despite not being prevalent in either Pugs or Beagles.