Pug vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Compare the Pug to the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Miniature Australian Shepherds.
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-206 BC
1978 AD
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
Low
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
13-15 Years
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Pug
Miniature Australian Shepherd
