Pug
VS
Irish Terrier
Pug vs Irish Terrier
Compare Pug and Irish Terrier 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
Irish Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
44 – 50 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
11 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
2/5
Health
1/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Irish Terrier
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Stubborn
Medium
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 Irish Terrier
Medium, athletic terrier with a wiry red coat, low shedding when properly groomed. Intelligent, energetic, and independent, needing daily exercise and mental stimulation. Deeply loyal and people‑oriented, a keen watchdog, with strong prey drive and sometimes challenging with other dogs.
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