Pug vs Kromfohrlander
Compare the Pug to the Kromfohrlander. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Kromfohrlanders.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Kromfohrlander and the Pug are good for new owners, but the Kromfohrlander is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Pug and Kromfohrlander are great with children.
- Grooming - The Kromfohrlander requires moderate grooming, but the Pug has high grooming needs.
- Barking - The Pug has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Kromfohrlander is an average barker.
 |  | |
| Breed Name | Pug | Kromfohrlander |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 8-12 yrs. |
| Height | 10-14 in. | 15-18 in. |
| Weight | 13-20 lb | 20-30 lb |
| Intelligence | Below Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | China | Germany |
| Origin Year | 206 BC | 1940 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
|
| |
| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | No | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 55°F to 80°F | 40°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Low | Low-Medium |
| Exercise Required | Low | Low-Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 12 mph | 24 mph |
| Strength | Low | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Medium |
| Shedding | High | Medium |
| Dander | High | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Pug | Kromfohrlander |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | No |
| Focused & Patient | No | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Very Low |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Herding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Below Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Pug | Kromfohrlander |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-15 yrs. | 8-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Bladder Stones | No | Yes |
| Cheyletiella Dermatitis | Yes | No |
| Corneal Ulcers | Yes | No |
| Demodectic Mange | Yes | No |
| Distichiasis | Yes | No |
| Dry Eye | Yes | No |
| Entropion | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | Yes |
| Hemi-vertebrae | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | Yes | No |
| Nerve Degeneration | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Proptosis | Yes | No |
| Pug Dog Encephalitis | Yes | No |
| Staph Infection | Yes | No |
| Vaccination Sensitivity | Yes | No |
| Yeast Infection | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Pug | Kromfohrlander |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Shaggy | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Fawn | Yes | No |
| White & Brown | No | Yes |
| White & Tan | No | Yes |