Beagle vs Pug

Compare the Beagle to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Pugs.

Beagle vs Pug
Beagle
Pug
Beagle
Pug
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General Details
Beagle
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Beagle
Pug
Origin Country
Greece
China
Origin Year
500 AD
-206 BC
Temperament
Beagle
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
Pug
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Beagle
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low to Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Pug
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Pug
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Pug
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon and White
Red
Red and Black
Red and White
Tan
Tan and White
White
Black
Fawn
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