Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pug	American Bulldog	Shichon
Origins	China	United States	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Guard Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	31	272	307
Reviews	6	1	0
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Other Names	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff	AmBulldog, AM Bulldog, American Bulldogge, American Bulldoggee, Old Country Bulldog	Zuchon, Teddy Bear
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Animal Research Foundation American Rare Breed Association American Bulldog Association National American Bulldog Association John D Johnson Bulldog Registry American Bulldog Club Of Canada All American Bulldog Club	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$300-$500	$500-$600	800-1200

General Appearance - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 70-120 pounds (32-54 kg), Female: 60-100 pounds (27-45 kg)	10-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 95 pounds (43 kg), Female: 80 pounds (36 kg)	12.5 pounds (6 kg)
Height	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 22-28 inches (55-70 cm), Female: 20-26 inches (52-65 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Coat	Fine	Fine	Fluffy Dense Curly Silky
Colors	Fawn Black	Fawn Brown White Black	Apricot Cream Red White Black Gray Silver
Grooming	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The American Bulldog requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The Shichon requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Pugs shed above average.	American Bulldogs shed moderately.	Shichons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Temperament	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful	Affectionate Courageous Gentle Going Alert Energetic Loving Social	Affectionate Gentle Lively Playful Friendly Intelligent Loving Social
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: American Bulldog's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.	American Bulldogs are quite easy to train.	Shichons are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Bulldog is a playful breed.	The Shichon is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shichons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.	American Bulldogs are a social breed.	Shichons need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The American Bulldog rarely barks.	Average: The Shichon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pugs are average watchdogs.	American Bulldogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Shichons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pugs strongly protect their territory.	American Bulldogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Shichons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The American Bulldog has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Bulldogs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shichons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.	American Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Shichons have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Pugs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	American Bulldogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Shichons have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Shichons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Bulldogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Shichons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	American Bulldogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Shichons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Stranger Friendly	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Shichons are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Shichons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.	American Bulldogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Bulldog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shichon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Bulldogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shichons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	American Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Shichons are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Bulldogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shichons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shichon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Health Issues	Very healthy dog breed.	American Bulldogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shichon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection	Allergies Cancer Cherry Eye Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Entropion Hip Dysplasia	Allergies
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	10-12 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Bulldogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Shichons have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Pugs exercise need is minimal.	American Bulldogs have an average exercise need.	Shichons have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	American Bulldogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Shichons sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	3 to 5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Bulldog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Shichon is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Pug vs American Bulldog vs Shichon

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	7-14 puppies	3-6 puppies
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