Pug vs King Charles Spaniel

Compare the Pug to the King Charles Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and King Charles Spaniels.

Pug vs King Charles Spaniel
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
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General Details
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
10-11 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
8-14 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1800 AD
Temperament
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Living Environment
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
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
Mitral valve disease
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Open fontanel
Umbilical hernias
Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Cleft palate
Retinal dysplasia
Seborrheic dermatitis
Fused toes
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Breed Colors
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