Comparison: English Bulldog and Pug

English Bulldog and Pug are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

English Bulldog
Photo: Nancy Wong, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Pug
Photo: Dale Leschnitzer from Los Alamos, NM, USA, CC BY 2.0, source
English BulldogPug
FCI group2. Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid breeds, Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of originUnited KingdomChina
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers31–40 cm25–28 cm
Weight18–25 kg6–8 kg
Life span8–10 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Stocky body with bowed front legs
  • Short wrinkled muzzle and wide head
  • Droopy jowls and facial folds
  • Wrinkled face and short flat muzzle
  • Curled tail, compact stocky build
  • Fawn or black with a black mask
CoatShort, fine and smooth coat.Short, smooth, glossy coat; fawn or black.
PurposeOriginally bred for bull-baiting (now banned); today a companion with an extreme brachycephalic type.An ancient Chinese companion dog, later popular at European courts; motto ´multum in parvo´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.