Pug vs Standard Poodle
Compare Pug and Standard Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Pug
VS
Standard Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Pug
Standard Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
31 – 35 cm
45 – 60 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
25 – 32 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
1/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking Level
3/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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
Standard Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Large
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 Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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