Bull Terrier vs Pug
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Pugs.
Bull Terrier
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1862 AD
-206 BC
Bull Terrier
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Pug
Bull Terrier
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Low
Bull Terrier
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bull Terrier
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Pug
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
12-15 Years
Bull Terrier
Pug
Bull Terrier
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bull Terrier
Pug
