Poodle vs Pug
Compare the Poodle to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Poodles and Pugs.
Poodle
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1200 AD
-206 BC
Poodle
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Pug
Poodle
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Poodle
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
None
High
Dander
None
High
Drool
None
None
Poodle
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Poodle
Pug
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Poodle
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Poodle
Pug
Poodle
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Poodle
Pug
