Pug vs Whippet
Compare the Pug to the Whippet. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and Whippets.
Pug
Whippet
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
18-22 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
20-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Whippet
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1610 AD
Pug
Whippet
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Whippet
Pug
Whippet
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Whippet
Energy Level
Low
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pug
Whippet
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium to High
Drool
None
None
Pug
Whippet
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
Whippet
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Whippet
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Whippet
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pug
Whippet
Pug
Whippet
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
Whippet
