Difference Between Pug and Bulldog (with Comparison Chart)

Pug and bulldog are adorable, cute, funny faces with wrinkly skin. You might have seen many trending videos featuring these two lovely dog breeds.

The pugs originated in china for the first time. Well known for their wrinkled cute smashed face with Q-tail, the pugs are irresistible and a playful dog breed.

Pugs have small sizes and large, round heads. Their eyes are large compared to their face, which gives them a comical look.

England is the place of origination for bulldogs. The bulldogs have a medium-sized muscular body. They have a broad square-shaped head, powerful shoulders with wrinkled faces and curly tails. Their eyes are deep and moderate-sized, which provides them with a serious look.

In this interesting segment, we will learn about the crucial differences between the two most popular dog breeds- Pug and Bulldog.

Comparison Chart

Characteristics	Pugs	Bulldog
Size	Small	Comparatively Large
Weight	6-8 kg male: 7.5 kg female: 7 kg	18-22 kg male: 24.5 kg female: 22.5 kg
Height	25-36 cm (10-14 inches)	31-40 cm (12-16 inches)
Head	Round, large head with prominent forehead wrinkles	Broad, square head with a wrinkled forehead
Origin	They were originated in China	They were originated in British Isle, England
Eyes	Round large eyes	Moderate sized round eyes
Lower Jaw	Not prominent	Very prominent, prognathic lower jaw
Coat Colours	Fawn, white, apricot, or black	Red, white, brindle, piebald or fawn
Behavioural Character	They are considered to be very friendly and good companions of the family	They are also friendly but can be cocky and aggressive a few times
Training	Not easy to train. They are just smart enough to take advantage of poor training. After some time, they may respond positively to the training	Their training can be challenging due to their lazy and stubborn attitude
Life Expectancy	13-15 years on an average	10-12 years on an average
Popularity rank	31^st	5^th
Shedding level	Above average	Average
Intelligent rank	Below to average (108^th/138^th)	Low (109^th/138^th)
Drooling tendency	Low drooling tendency	Big drool
Litter size	2-4 puppies	4-5 puppies
Playfulness	They are very playful	They are lay but are playful too
Biting Potential	Have the low possibility of biting others	They can bite occasionally
Energy Level	Average energy level	Comparatively lower energy level
Gestation length	58-68 days	60-64 days
Prey Drive	Pugs have average prey drive	Have low to an average tendency to chase and catch their prey
Cost	Pug will cost around $ 250-1500	They will cost $ 1000-3500 for the bulldog

What is a Pug?

Pugs are the clowns of the canine world because of their cute, comical looks and good sense of humour. But they carry themselves with dignity as a rich dog breed. The term Pug has its origin in the Latin word “Pugnus”, which means fist. They were named so due to their round and smashed face that resembles a man’s fist. Pug

Origin of Pug: The story behind the wrinkled mark!

Pugs have their history of origination in China. People believe that the Chinese allegedly bred them and tried to create vertical wrinkles on their foreheads. This wrinkled mark symbolized the lucky Chinese character for a prince, which is why we often refer to it as the “prince mark“.

The rich history of Pug

The pugs have been around the human race for centuries ago. They symbolized the art, love and affection of the Victorian era. The western world assumed pugs as the latest range in canine fashion. At that time, they featured in postcards, paintings, figurines and even sculptures.
During the 19th century, Queen Victoria had many pugs named Olga, Pedro, Venus, Minka and Fatima.
King Napoleon’s wife Josephine Bonaparte also had a pug which she used to send the message to her family about her imprisonment.
The duke and duchess of Windsor considered their Pug as a royal companion.

General Characteristics of Pug

Looks and Appearance

Pugs are small weighted fluffy fat dogs.
They have small, rounded heads with wrinkles on the forehead.
They bear moles on their cheeks which are like beauty spots.
Their snouts are short, flat and black. Due to this, its face looks like it is smashed.
His ears are black with a smooth velvety touch.
The tail is curly Q shaped.
Not have a very prominent lower jaw. Their lower teeth outspread slightly above the upper teeth.

Eyes

Their eyes are huge relative to their bodies which adds to the list of their comical features.

Weight and Size

Their average weight is around 6-8 kgs (14-18 pounds). The males are about 7.5 kgs while the females are 6.5 to 7 kgs.
Their height ranges from 25-36 cm (10-14 inches).

Shedding

Pugs shed a lot despite their shot coat.

Sounds they make!

They wheeze, snort, and snore aloud, especially while sleeping.

Colours

The pugs generally have black, fawn, silver and apricot colour.

Eating Habits

They love to eat. You can say that they are greedy eaters, so they overeat at every given chance.
Because of these eating habits, they are at perpetual risk of becoming obese.
For this reason, their master needs to monitor the diet plan carefully.

Intellect

Their intelligence is below average (108^th/138^th). Because of this, they come in the category of the unintelligent breed.
But they are smart enough to take advantage of poor training.

Training

It might be challenging to train them as they do not respond very well to the training.

Behavioural Traits

The pugs love attention and tend to show off a bit. Their charming attitude is enough to please the people. They were originally bred as lap dogs. Thereby, they love to be in human companionship. They are famous family dogs who are very friendly to the kids.

Pugs tend to have a playful attitude. They search for opportunities to play and spend some quality time with their master. They are very adaptive by nature and because of this, they try to build their routine as per their owner’s lifestyle. Playing

Suppose you like curling in your bed with some good books or binge-watching Netflix; then your Pug will love snuggling around you.

And if you are an athletic type of person, your Pug will prefer an active lifestyle with you.

Maintenance of Pug

Just like the other truncated muzzled breeds, pugs are also brachycephalic, i.e., they bear the elongated palates.

They prefer the cold weather and can suffer breathing issues, especially during the summers. Pug

Their maintenance can be hectic sometimes due to multiple health issues. They might even need surgeries to open the blocked nasal passage in severe cases.

What is a Bulldog?

You can easily identify a bulldog by its face and structural appearance. They are cocky, determined, powerful and courageous dog breeds.

Their personality and people-pleasing attitude make them a perfect family dog. Their funny sounds and playful looks are always the centres of attraction.

It is a medium-sized, big head, short coat dog with a muscular body. Their shoulders are powerful, giving them a fighter look.

Bulldogs, nicknamed “sourmug“, are enthusiastic at their young ages, but their energy level goes down as they grow older. Thus, you might not find a matured bulldog eagerly excited about going out for a walk! Bulldog

Origin and History of Bulldogs

The Bulldogs were originated in England. In around the 1500s, they first came into the description. They are the descendants of the ancient mastiff-type dogs.

Earlier, people used them for the bloody sport of bullbaiting. This game was for entertainment. This even made the bull’s flesh more tender so that the butcher can cut it easily.