Pug vs Jug

Compare Pugs to Jugs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Pug vs Jug
Pug
Jug
Pug
Jug
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General Details
Pug
Jug
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
12-16 Pounds
Intelligence
Below Average
Average
History
Pug
Jug
Origin Country
China
United States
Origin Year
-206 BC
2000 AD
Temperament
Pug
Jug
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Pug
Jug
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Living Environment
Pug
Jug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Pug
Jug
Energy Level
Low
Low to High
Exercise Required
Low
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Pug
Jug
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to High
Shedding
High
Low to High
Dander
High
Low to High
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pug
Jug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Pug
Jug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Pug
Jug
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pug
Jug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Pug
Jug
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Corneal ulcer
Proptosis
Distichiasis
Dry eye
Cheyletiella dermatitis
Pug dog encephalitis
Nerve degeneration
Demodectic mange
Staph infection
Yeast infection
Hemivertebra
Vaccination sensitivity
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pug
Jug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Pug
Jug
Breed Colors
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