Pug vs Welsh Sheepdog
Compare the Pug to the Welsh Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Welsh Sheepdogs.
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
16-19 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
30-45 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1800 AD
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
60-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
Low
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pug
Welsh Sheepdog
