Dog crossbreed to by a type (not breed) name, such as Eurohounds (racing sled dogs) or Lurchers (hunting dogs). These dogs could be considered only as cross breeds, not as designer animals, since appearance is not the main reason for them to be bred. An exception to this is the Labradoodle, which although having a Portmanteau name, is often used as a Guide or Assistance dog as well as being popular family dogs. Although designer dogs are often selected by owners for their novelty, reputable breeders sometimes use crossbreeding in an attempt to reduce the incidence of certain hereditary problems found in
Puggle parent are at a reduced risk of respiratory problems, however, puggles can occasionally have the respiratory ailments commonly found in Pugs (a breed known for being brachycephalic). One nonthreatening respiratory ailment that puggles sometimes have is reverse sneezing (also called backwards sneezing or inspirational paroxysmal respiration). Puggle A puggle is a crossbreed dog with a Beagle parent and a Pug parent. The name "puggle" is a portmanteau, which follows a naming trend in "designer dog" crossbreeding. This crossbreed is sometimes classified as a designer dog. Wisconsin breeder Wallace Havens bred the first puggle in the 1980s. Havens coined the name