Pekingese vs Pug
Compare the Pekingese to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pekingese and Pugs.
Pekingese
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
7-14 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Pekingese
Pug
Origin Country
China
China
Origin Year
-20 BC
-206 BC
Pekingese
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pekingese
Pug
Pekingese
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pekingese
Pug
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Low
Exercise Required
Low
Low
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pekingese
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Pekingese
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pekingese
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pekingese
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pekingese
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Pekingese
Pug
Pekingese
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Pekingese
Pug
