Bulldog vs Pug
Compare the Bulldog to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bulldogs and Pugs.
Bulldog
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
49-55 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Bulldog
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1500 AD
-206 BC
Bulldog
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bulldog
Pug
Bulldog
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bulldog
Pug
Energy Level
Low
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Bulldog
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
High
None
Bulldog
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bulldog
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Bulldog
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bulldog
Pug
Average Lifespan
8-12 Years
12-15 Years
Bulldog
Pug
Bulldog
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Bulldog
Pug
