Australian Shepherd vs Pug
Compare the Australian Shepherd to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Shepherds and Pugs.
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-23 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
40-65 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Origin Country
United States
China
Origin Year
1840 AD
-206 BC
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Energy Level
High to Very High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Low
None
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Australian Shepherd
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Australian Shepherd
Pug
