Pug
VS
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Pug vs Dutch Kooikerhondje
Compare Pug and Dutch Kooikerhondje side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Pug
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
35 – 42 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
1/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Dutch Kooikerhondje
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Pug
Small, sturdy companion dog with wrinkled face, curled tail and expressive eyes, usually 6–8 kg and suited to city homes. Affectionate, people focused and playful, needs moderate gentle exercise, close family contact, careful weight control and extra management in hot weather due to its short nose.
About Dutch Kooikerhondje
Medium-small Dutch gundog with orange-red and white coat, black-tipped ears and a plumed white tail. Affectionate with family, reserved with strangers, intelligent and sensitive. Needs daily exercise, training, and companionship; generally healthy with some hereditary conditions monitored.
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