Pug vs Shiba Inu
Compare Pugs to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pug
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
10-14 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
13-20 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Pug
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
China
Japan
Origin Year
-206 BC
-300 BC
Pug
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pug
Shiba Inu
Pug
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pug
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Low
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Pug
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
Pug
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pug
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Pug
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pug
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Pug
Shiba Inu
Pug
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pug
Shiba Inu
