Pug vs Welsh Terrier

Compare the Pug to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Welsh Terriers.

Pug vs Welsh Terrier
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Pug
Welsh Terrier
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General Details
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Above Average
History
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1881 AD
Temperament
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Average
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Skin irritation
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Pug
Welsh Terrier
Breed Colors
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