Pug
VS
Swedish Lapphund
Pug vs Swedish Lapphund
Compare Pug and Swedish Lapphund 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
Swedish Lapphund
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
31 – 35 cm
40 – 51 cm
Weight
5 – 9 kg
19 – 21 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
1/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
1/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Pug
Great with kids
Small
Swedish Lapphund
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
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 Swedish Lapphund
The Swedish Lapphund is an ancient Nordic spitz‑type herding dog with a compact, sturdy build and thick black double coat. Lively, vocal and people‑oriented, it excels in herding and dog sports. Active, intelligent and sensitive, it needs regular exercise, training and close family contact.
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