Pug vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Pug and King Charles Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Pug
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Pug
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
31 – 35 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
1/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
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 King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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