Pug vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Pug to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Miniature Poodles.
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1700 AD
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
High
None
Drool
None
None
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
14-15 Years
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Pug
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Long
Pug
Miniature Poodle
