Collie vs Pug
Compare the Collie to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Pugs.
Collie
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-206 BC
Collie
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Pug
Collie
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Collie
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High to Very High
High
Dander
High
High
Drool
Low
None
Collie
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Collie
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Collie
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Pug
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
12-15 Years
Collie
Pug
Collie
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Collie
Pug
