Border Terrier vs Pug

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

Border Terrier vs Pug
Border Terrier
Pug
Border Terrier
Pug
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General Details
Border Terrier
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Border Terrier
Pug
Origin Country
Unspecified
China
Origin Year
1700 AD
-206 BC
Temperament
Border Terrier
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Pug
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Pug
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Pug
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
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
Border Terrier
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Pug
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Red
Black
Fawn
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