French Bulldog vs Pug
Compare the French Bulldog to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between French Bulldogs and Pugs.
French Bulldog
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
11-14 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
16-28 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
French Bulldog
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1950 AD
-206 BC
French Bulldog
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
French Bulldog
Pug
French Bulldog
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
60-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
French Bulldog
Pug
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
French Bulldog
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
Medium
None
French Bulldog
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
French Bulldog
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
French Bulldog
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
French Bulldog
Pug
Average Lifespan
8-14 Years
12-15 Years
French Bulldog
Pug
French Bulldog
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
French Bulldog
Pug
