Pomeranian vs Pug
Compare the Pomeranian to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pomeranians and Pugs.
Pomeranian
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-206 BC
Pomeranian
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Pug
Pomeranian
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pomeranian
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Pomeranian
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pomeranian
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pomeranian
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Pomeranian
Pug
Pomeranian
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pomeranian
Pug
