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 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 "puggle" and was the first to register the crossbreed with the American Canine Hybrid Club, an organization that tracks crossbred dogs. Although Havens was the first to officially breed a puggle, the history of puggles dates back to the 1980s when U.S. breeders experimented with creating