Maltese vs Pug
Compare the Maltese to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Maltese and Pugs.
Maltese
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Pug
Origin Country
Malta
China
Origin Year
-200 BC
-206 BC
Maltese
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Pug
Maltese
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Maltese
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
Low
High
Dander
Low
High
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Maltese
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Maltese
Pug
Maltese
Pug
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Maltese
Pug
