Chow Chow vs Pug
Compare the Chow Chow to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Pugs.
Chow Chow
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Pug
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-150 BC
-206 BC
Chow Chow
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Pug
Chow Chow
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Chow Chow
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Chow Chow
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Chow Chow
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chow Chow
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Chow Chow
Pug
Chow Chow
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Short
Chow Chow
Pug
