Pug vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Pug to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pugs and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
China
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-206 BC
1898 AD
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Low
Very High
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Pug
American Pit Bull Terrier
