Pug
VS
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Pug vs Portuguese Podengo Medio
Compare Pug and Portuguese Podengo Medio 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
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
40 – 54 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
16 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 13 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
1/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Portuguese Podengo Medio
Great with kids
High energy
Low grooming
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 Portuguese Podengo Medio
The Portuguese Podengo Medio is a medium, athletic Portuguese hunting dog with smooth or wire coats needing simple grooming. Lively, intelligent and affectionate with family, it’s watchful with strangers and has strong prey drive. It needs plenty of daily exercise, training and mental stimulation.
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