Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle: Overview
- Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
- Adopting the Icelandic Sheepdog versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
- Do Icelandic Sheepdogs shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle?
- Does the Icelandic Sheepdog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Icelandic Sheepdogs Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Icelandic Sheepdog vs. Puggle
- Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle?
- Are Icelandic Sheepdogs good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Icelandic Sheepdogs and Puggles?
- Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Icelandic Sheepdog and for the Puggle. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle.
Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Icelandic Sheepdog is a medium-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Icelandic Sheepdog belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Puggle based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle
| Factor | Icelandic Sheepdog | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 14 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Height | 16 to 18 inchestall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 20 to 30 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 14.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $995 – $1400 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1330 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Icelandic Sheepdog in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Puggle. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Icelandic Sheepdog is 68 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Icelandic Sheepdog. So, you should get the Puggle!
Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle
The Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle.
Icelandic Sheepdogs weigh 20 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Icelandic Sheepdogs are 16 to 18 inchestall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
The lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is between 14 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Icelandic Sheepdogs is 14.5 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Icelandic Sheepdogs live longer than Puggles.
Adopting the Icelandic Sheepdog versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Icelandic Sheepdogs and many Puggles are currently available for adoption.
These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.
Below is an adorable Male Icelandic Sheepdog named Elf that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Icelandic Sheepdogs like Elf on pefinder.com.
Also, like Icelandic Sheepdogs, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Tom is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Tom that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also, Squiggles is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Icelandic Sheepdogs and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle
Icelandic Sheepdogs do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Icelandic Sheepdogs shed more than Puggles?
Icelandic Sheepdogs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle
Icelandic Sheepdogs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Icelandic Sheepdog Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.
Puggles have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Icelandic Sheepdogs Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Icelandic Sheepdogs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Icelandic Sheepdogs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Icelandic Sheepdog vs. Puggle
Icelandic Sheepdogs have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Icelandic Sheepdogs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Icelandic Sheepdogs can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs do not get along well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Icelandic Sheepdogs good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Icelandic Sheepdogs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Icelandic Sheepdogs and Puggles?
Icelandic Sheepdogs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs are fairly easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Icelandic Sheepdog Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Icelandic Sheepdog or the Puggle?
Icelandic Sheepdogs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Icelandic Sheepdog that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Icelandic Sheepdog:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Icelandic Sheepdog and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Icelandic Sheepdog and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Icelandic Sheepdog Versus Other Dog Breeds
Icelandic Sheepdog versus American Pit Bull Terrier Icelandic Sheepdog versus Brussels Griffon Icelandic Sheepdog versus Scottish Terrier Icelandic Sheepdog versus American Hairless Terrier Icelandic Sheepdog versus Pug Icelandic Sheepdog versus Portuguese Water Dog Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bluetick Coonhound Icelandic Sheepdog versus Lancashire Heeler Icelandic Sheepdog versus Akita Chow Icelandic Sheepdog versus King Shepherd Icelandic Sheepdog versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Icelandic Sheepdog versus Kuvasz Icelandic Sheepdog versus English Toy Spaniel Icelandic Sheepdog versus German Shorthaired Pointer Icelandic Sheepdog versus German Wirehaired Pointer Icelandic Sheepdog versus Sussex Spaniel Icelandic Sheepdog versus Coton de Tulear Icelandic Sheepdog versus Bracco Italiano Icelandic Sheepdog versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Icelandic Sheepdog versus Australian Shepherd Icelandic Sheepdog versus Tibetan Mastiff Icelandic Sheepdog versus Chinese Crested Icelandic Sheepdog versus Frenchton Icelandic Sheepdog versus Plott Icelandic Sheepdog versus Skye Terrier
Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Pyrenean Shepherd Puggle versus Bull Terrier Puggle versus Stabyhoun Puggle versus American Eskimo Dog Puggle versus Bracco Italiano Puggle versus Pharaoh Hound Puggle versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Puggle versus Japanese Spitz Puggle versus Cesky Terrier Puggle versus Berger Picard Puggle versus Whippet Puggle versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puggle versus Westiepoo Puggle versus Japanese Spitz Puggle versus Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Puggle versus Pug Puggle versus Swedish Vallhund Puggle versus English Toy Spaniel Puggle versus French Bulldog Puggle versus Saint Berdoodle Puggle versus Toy Fox Terrier Puggle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Puggle versus Bichon Frise Puggle versus Bluetick Coonhound Puggle versus Tibetan Mastiff
Conclusion: Icelandic Sheepdog versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Icelandic Sheepdog and the Puggle better suits you and your family.