Pug vs American Bulldog
Compare the Pug to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and American Bulldogs.
Pug
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
American Bulldog
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-206 BC
1700 AD
Pug
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
American Bulldog
Pug
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
American Bulldog
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Pug
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
Medium
Pug
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pug
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
American Bulldog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-16 Years
Pug
American Bulldog
Pug
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
American Bulldog
