Puggles Invade The Big Apple

NEW YORK New York has gone to the hybrid dogs. The New York Post says one of the most popular dogs for families now is the puggle. That's the cross between a pug and a beagle.

One kennel owner in Queens says people are calling him left and right for puggles. He sells his designer dogs for 650 to 900 dollars each. The smaller the puppy the higher the price.

The hybrid trend was started more than 15 years ago by the Australian Labradoodle -- a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle. Cross-breeding can produce a dog that's adorable and has a good temperament and allergy-safe fur.

The Post says even ``Sopranos'' tough guy James Gandolfini has bought a puggle recently.