Which is Better between the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound? A Very Detailed Review.

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Pug Versus Scottish Deerhound: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound? 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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound 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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound 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 Pug and for the Scottish Deerhound. 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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pug or the Scottish Deerhound.

Pug versus Scottish Deerhound: Overview

A very important difference between the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pug is a small-sized dog while the Scottish Deerhound is a giant-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pug belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

On the other hand, the Scottish Deerhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Pug versus Scottish Deerhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pug to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound

Factor Pug Scottish Deerhound
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
General Health 1/5 3/5
Height 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 8 to 11 years
Weight 14 to 18 pounds 75 to 110 pounds
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Intelligence 2/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 5/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Easy To Train 3/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 1/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 9.5 years
Average Price $1620 $980
Price Range $1200 – $1875 $975 – $975
Temperament Score 91.7 percent 85.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency DNA test
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 31 158
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 57 47

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pug 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 Scottish Deerhound. 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 Pug is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Scottish Deerhound is 67 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pug is a better pet than the Scottish Deerhound. So, you should get the Pug!

    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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound

    Below is a list of where the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are most different:

  • Pugs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Scottish Deerhounds can tolerate hot weather.
  • Pugs adapt well to apartment living. However, Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Pugs are good for new dog owners. However, Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Pugs are very easy to groom. However, Scottish Deerhounds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • The Similarities Between the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound

    The Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are most similar:

  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound not very intelligent.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Pug versus Scottish Deerhound

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound.

    Pugs weigh 14 to 18 pounds when fully grown. Pugs are 10 to 14 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Scottish Deerhounds weigh 75 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Scottish Deerhounds are 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pug versus Scottish Deerhound

    The lifespan of Pugs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pugs is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is 9.5 years.

    Pugs live longer than Scottish Deerhounds.

    Temperament of the Scottish Deerhound Versus the Pug

    The Pug has a better temperament than the Scottish Deerhound.

    This is because the temperament score for the Pug is 91.7 percent while the temperament score for the Scottish Deerhound is 85.3 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 91.7 percent, the Pug has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 85.3 percent, the Scottish Deerhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound by measuring the temperaments of 48 Pugs and 34 Scottish Deerhounds.

    Price of Pug versus Price of Scottish Deerhound

    The average price of the Pug puppy is $1620. The price of the Pug typically ranges from $1200 – $1875. However, the price of a Pug can be as low as $300 and as high as $6525. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 654 Pug puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Scottish Deerhound puppy is $980. The price of the Scottish Deerhound typically ranges from $975 – $975. However, the price of the Scottish Deerhound can be as low as $975 and as high as $975. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Scottish Deerhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pug is more expensive than the Scottish Deerhound.

    Pug Scottish Deerhound
    Average Price $1620 $980
    Price Range $1200 to $1875 $975 to $975

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pug and Scottish Deerhound. For different price points, the charts show how many Pug puppies or how many Scottish Deerhound puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pugs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pugs. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Scottish Deerhounds

    A breakdown of the prices of Scottish Deerhounds

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pug puppy or the Scottish Deerhound puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Pug versus Adopting the Scottish Deerhound

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pugs and many Scottish Deerhounds 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 Pug named Hermey that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pugs like Hermey on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pugs, Scottish Deerhounds are also available for adoption. For example, Regis is a Male Scottish Deerhound that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Scottish Deerhounds like Regis that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pug and the Scottish Deerhound can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Cherrio is the name of another Pug (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Pugs and Scottish Deerhounds that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Pug versus the Intelligence of the Scottish Deerhound

    Pug Scottish Deerhound
    Intelligence Rank 57 out of 130 dog breeds 47 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 40 To 80 Repetitions! Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Pug has an obedience intelligence rank of 57 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pug belongs to the `Fair Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Pugs tend to learn new commands after 40 to 80 repetitions!.

    The Scottish Deerhound has an obedience intelligence rank of 47 out of 130 dog breeds. The Scottish Deerhound belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Scottish Deerhounds tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Scottish Deerhound is more intelligent than the Pug.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Pug versus Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pug is more popular with dog owners than the Scottish Deerhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pug is 31 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Scottish Deerhound is 158 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pug

    Popularity of Pug

    Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

    Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

    Year Pug Popularity Rank Scottish Deerhound Popularity Rank
    2013 31 165
    2014 33 157
    2015 33 152
    2016 32 154
    2017 31 168
    2018 28 158
    2019 31 149
    2020 29 166

    Health Problems of Pug versus Health Problems of Scottish Deerhound

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Pug is prone to more genetic health problems than the Scottish Deerhound.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Pug than for the Scottish Deerhound.

    7 health tests are recommended for Pug while 3 tests are recommended for the Scottish Deerhound.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pugs and in Scottish Deerhounds.

    Pug Health Problems

    Pugs are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pug puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pug puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pug breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pugs for:

  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Pug Dog Club of America recommends ANNUAL screening.
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Pug Dog Encephalitis
  • Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD)
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pugs here.

    Scottish Deerhound Health Problems

    Scottish Deerhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Scottish Deerhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Scottish Deerhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Scottish Deerhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Scottish Deerhounds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency DNA test
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Scottish Deerhounds here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Pugs and Scottish Deerhounds

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pug Breed is Hips problems.

    This is because the Pug ranks 1 out of 198 dog breeds for Hips problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 942 Pugs, 676 of them had Hips problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pugs, and how common these diseases are in Pugs relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Hips problems: Rank 1 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Tracheal Hypoplasia problems: Rank 1 out of 4 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 2 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 14 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Legg-Calve-Perthes problems: Rank 14 out of 40 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 32 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 60 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Scottish Deerhound Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Scottish Deerhound ranks 4 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 148 Scottish Deerhounds, 5 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Scottish Deerhounds, and how common these diseases are in Scottish Deerhounds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 4 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Pug and in Scottish Deerhound and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pug and the Scottish Deerhound:

    Disease Pug Rank Scottish Deerhound Rank
    Hips problems 1 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Tracheal Hypoplasia problems 1 out of 4 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 2 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 14 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Legg-Calve-Perthes problems 14 out of 40 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 32 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 60 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 4 out of 159 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pug versus Scottish Deerhound

    Pugs do not like to be left alone.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pugs shed more than Scottish Deerhounds?

    Pugs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Scottish Deerhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Pug or the Scottish Deerhound

    Pugs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Scottish Deerhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pug or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs are very easy to groom.

    Scottish Deerhounds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Pug Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Scottish Deerhounds 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.

    Do Pugs Bark and Howl? What about Scottish Deerhounds?

    Pugs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Pugs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pugs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Scottish Deerhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pug vs. Scottish Deerhound

    Pugs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Scottish Deerhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pugs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pugs cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Scottish Deerhounds can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pug or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs get along very well with other dogs.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Pugs good family dogs? What about Scottish Deerhounds?

    Pugs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Scottish Deerhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Pugs and Scottish Deerhounds?

    Pugs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Scottish Deerhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Pug Easier to Train than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs are fairly easy to train.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not easy to train.

    Is the Pug Better for Apartment Owners than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs adapt very well to apartment living.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pug or the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pugs are very good for new dog owners.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pug

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pug 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 Pug:

  • Boxer (74 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Scottish Deerhound vs Boxer.
  • English Toy Spaniel (73 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Scottish Deerhound vs English Toy Spaniel.
  • French Bulldog (83 percent match with Pug). Here is our comparison of the Scottish Deerhound vs French Bulldog.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Scottish Deerhound

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound:

  • Alaskan Malamute (70 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pug vs Alaskan Malamute.
  • Icelandic Sheepdog (75 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pug vs Icelandic Sheepdog.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback (73 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pug vs Rhodesian Ridgeback.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Pug and how the Scottish Deerhound compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pug and of the Scottish Deerhound to other breeds:

    Pug Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pug versus Samoyed     Pug versus Yorkipoo     Pug versus Bearded Collie     Pug versus Vizsla     Pug versus Kai Ken     Pug versus Maltipoo     Pug versus French Bulldog     Pug versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Pug versus Maremma Sheepdog     Pug versus Spanish Mastiff     Pug versus Redbone Coonhound     Pug versus Lhasapoo     Pug versus Sloughi     Pug versus Patterdale Terrier     Pug versus American Water Spaniel     Pug versus Puggle     Pug versus Cocker Spaniel     Pug versus Spinone Italiano     Pug versus Sealyham Terrier     Pug versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Pug versus Chow Chow     Pug versus West Highland White Terrier     Pug versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Pug versus Berger Picard     Pug versus Norwegian Lundehund     

    Scottish Deerhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Scottish Deerhound versus Black Mouth Cur     Scottish Deerhound versus Kuvasz     Scottish Deerhound versus Black and Tan Coonhound     Scottish Deerhound versus English Springer Spaniel     Scottish Deerhound versus Pyrenean Mastiff     Scottish Deerhound versus Golden Retriever     Scottish Deerhound versus Yorkipoo     Scottish Deerhound versus Gordon Setter     Scottish Deerhound versus Havanese     Scottish Deerhound versus Miniature Schnauzer     Scottish Deerhound versus Berger Picard     Scottish Deerhound versus Kuvasz     Scottish Deerhound versus Kai Ken     Scottish Deerhound versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     Scottish Deerhound versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Scottish Deerhound versus Doberman Pinscher     Scottish Deerhound versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Scottish Deerhound versus Frenchton     Scottish Deerhound versus Portuguese Water Dog     Scottish Deerhound versus Miniature Schnauzer     Scottish Deerhound versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Scottish Deerhound versus Kuvasz     Scottish Deerhound versus Redbone Coonhound     Scottish Deerhound versus Miniature Schnauzer     Scottish Deerhound versus Lhasa Apso     

    Conclusion: Pug versus Scottish Deerhound. 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 Pug and the Scottish Deerhound better suits you and your family.