Dachshund vs Pug
Compare the Dachshund to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Dachshunds and Pugs.
Dachshund
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1400 AD
-206 BC
Dachshund
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Pug
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Dachshund
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Dachshund
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Dachshund
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Dachshund
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Dachshund
Pug
Dachshund
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Short
Dachshund
Pug
