Chinese Crested vs Pug
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Pugs.
Chinese Crested
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Pug
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-206 BC
Chinese Crested
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Pug
Chinese Crested
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chinese Crested
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Chinese Crested
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chinese Crested
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chinese Crested
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Pug
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chinese Crested
Pug
Chinese Crested
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Hairless
Short
Chinese Crested
Pug
