Pug vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Compare the Pug to the Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Irish Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Pug vs Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
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General Details
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
17-24 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
55-77 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Above Average
Guarding
Below Average
Above Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Above Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-13 Years
Health Concerns
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Demodectic mange
Pediatric cataracts
Atopic dermatitis
Blindness
Skin infections
L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Pug
Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Fawn
Fawn
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