Rough Collie vs Pug – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.

Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.

Rough Collies are heavy shedders.

Pugs shed above average.

Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.

Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.

Rough Collies are very easy to train.

Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.

The Rough Collie is a playful breed.

Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.

Rough Collies don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.

Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.

Rough Collies are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.

Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.

Rough Collies need a lot of social interaction.

Pugs need a lot of social interaction.

Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.

Average: The Pug barks occasionally.

Rough Collies are one of the best watchdogs.

Pugs are average watchdogs.

Rough Collies are extremely protective guard dogs.

Pugs strongly protect their territory.

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.

Rough Collies have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.

Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.

Rough Collies are not the biggest explorers.

Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.

Rough Collies have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.

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.

Rough Collies are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.

Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.

Rough Collies adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.

Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.

Rough Collies tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Rough Collies are stranger friendly dogs.

Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.

Rough Collies are very kid-friendly dogs.

Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.

Rough Collies are very cat-friendly dogs.

Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.

Rough Collies are dog-friendly dogs.

Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.

Rough Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.

Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.

Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Rough Collies are one of the friendliest dog breeds.

Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.

Rough Collies are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.

Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.

This breed makes good as a service dog.

This breed generally not used as a service dog.

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.

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.

Rough Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.

The Rough Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.

Very healthy dog breed.

Rough Collies have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.

Rough Collies need quite a lot of exercise.

Pugs exercise need is minimal.

Rough Collies sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.

Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.

Average.

High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.

The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.

The Rough Collie has an average chance of bad smell.

The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.

The Rough Collie is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.