Cocker Spaniel vs Pug
Compare the Cocker Spaniel to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cocker Spaniels and Pugs.
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Origin Country
Suriname
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-206 BC
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Energy Level
Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None to Low
None
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Cocker Spaniel
Pug
