Pug vs Sheltie
Compare the Pug to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Shelties.
Pug
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Sheltie
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1909 AD
Pug
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Sheltie
Pug
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Sheltie
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Low to Medium
Pug
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
High
High to Very High
Shedding
High
High to Very High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pug
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pug
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pug
Sheltie
Pug
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Pug
Sheltie
