Chihuahua vs Pug
Compare the Chihuahua to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Pugs.
Chihuahua
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Pug
Origin Country
Mexico
China
Origin Year
1850 AD
-206 BC
Chihuahua
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Pug
Chihuahua
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Chihuahua
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Pug
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-15 Years
Chihuahua
Pug
Chihuahua
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Chihuahua
Pug
