Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Chihuahua Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Chihuahua versus Puggle: Overview
- Chihuahua versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chihuahua and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Chihuahua and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Chihuahua versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Chihuahua versus Puggle
- Price of Chihuahua versus Price of Puggle
- Adopting the Chihuahua versus Adopting the Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Chihuahua versus Puggle
- Do Chihuahuas shed more than Puggles?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Chihuahua or the Puggle?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chihuahua or the Puggle?
- Are Chihuahuas good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- Is the Chihuahua Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Which one drools more, the Chihuahua or the Puggle
- How Kid-friendly are Chihuahuas and Puggles?
- Does the Chihuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Chihuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Chihuahua vs. Puggle
- Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Chihuahua Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Chihuahua versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Chihuahua Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua or the Puggle.
Read on.
Chihuahua versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Chihuahua and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Chihuahua is a tiny-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Chihuahua 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 Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Chihuahua versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua and the Puggle
| Factor | Chihuahua | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 18 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weight | 3 to 6 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Height | 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Average Lifespan | 14.0 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1840 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $850 – $2500 | $995 – $1400 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua is 84 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Puggle, we still believe that the Chihuahua is a better pet than the Puggle.
This is because Chihuahuas are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Chihuahua will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Chihuahua :-). We are for the Chihuahua. So get a Chihuahua!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Chihuahua and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Chihuahua and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Chihuahua and the Puggle
The Chihuahua and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Chihuahua and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Chihuahua versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Chihuahua and the Puggle.
Chihuahuas weigh 3 to 6 pounds when fully grown. Chihuahuas are 6 inches to 9 inches tall 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.
Here is our article on Chihuahua size, Chihuahua growth, and Chihuahua weight.
Lifespan of Chihuahua versus Puggle
The lifespan of Chihuahuas is between 10 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Chihuahuas is 14.0 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Chihuahuas live longer than Puggles.
Go to this article to learn more about Chihuahua lifespan and how long Chihuahua live.
Price of Chihuahua versus Price of Puggle
The average price of the Chihuahua puppy is $1840. The price of the Chihuahua typically ranges from $850 – $2500. However, the price of a Chihuahua can be as low as $100 and as high as $25000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1982 Chihuahua puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Chihuahua is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Chihuahua | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1840 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $850 to $2500 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Chihuahua and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Chihuahua puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Chihuahuas. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Chihuahua puppy or the Puggle 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.
Go to this article to learn more about Chihuahua cost and price.
Check out our list of best Chihuahua breeders here
Adopting the Chihuahua versus Adopting the Puggle
You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Chihuahuas 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 Chihuahua named Von Bow Wow – 5 Month Chihuahua Male @ Petco Adoption Event – Ahwatukee 5011 E. Ray Road, Phoenix 85044 Saturday, October 30, 11 – 2 Pm that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Chihuahuas like Von Bow Wow – 5 Month Chihuahua Male @ Petco Adoption Event – Ahwatukee 5011 E. Ray Road, Phoenix 85044 Saturday, October 30, 11 – 2 Pm on pefinder.com.
Also, like Chihuahuas, Puggles are also available for adoption. For example, Jelly Bean is a Male Puggle that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Puggles like Jelly Bean that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.
Also, Granville is an adorable Male Puggle on petfinder.com that you can adopt.
You can find more Chihuahuas and Puggles that are available for adoption on petfinder.
Tolerates Being Alone: Chihuahua versus Puggle
Chihuahuas do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Chihuahuas shed more than Puggles?
Chihuahuas do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Check out our articles to learn more on how to minimize shedding in Chihuahuas, and on how to groom a Chihuahua
Puggles shed moderately.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Chihuahua or the Puggle?
Chihuahuas are very easy to groom.
To learn more about how to properly groom a Chihuahua, check out our article on how to groom a Chihuahua.
Learn more on how to take care of a Chihuahua here.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Chihuahua or the Puggle?
Chihuahuas do not get along well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Chihuahuas good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Chihuahuas are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Chihuahua make a good addition to a family. They love kids and kids love them.
Learn about Chihuahua temperament here.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
Is the Chihuahua Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Chihuahuas are very easy to train.
To learn more on Chihuahua training, check out our article on how to train a Chihuahua.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Chihuahua or the Puggle
Chihuahuas do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Chihuahuas and Puggles?
Chihuahuas get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Chihuahua Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
Chihuahuas have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and 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 Chihuahuas Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Chihuahuas bark and howl, but not very much.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Chihuahuas cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Chihuahua vs. Puggle
Chihuahuas do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Chihuahuas Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Chihuahuas cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Is the Chihuahua Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Chihuahuas adapt very well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Chihuahua or the Puggle?
Chihuahuas are very good for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
Chihuahua Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Chihuahua compares to other breeds aside from the Puggle. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Chihuahua to other breeds:
Chihuahua versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Chihuahua versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Chihuahua versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle Chihuahua versus Bulldog Chihuahua versus Labradoodle Chihuahua versus Whippet Chihuahua versus Japanese Chin Chihuahua versus Cockapoo Chihuahua versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Chihuahua versus Basenji Chihuahua versus Pyrenean Shepherd Chihuahua versus Puggle Chihuahua versus Doberman Pinscher Chihuahua versus Bracco Italiano Chihuahua versus Irish Water Spaniel Chihuahua versus Black and Tan Coonhound Chihuahua versus Ibizan Hound Chihuahua versus Beaglier Chihuahua versus Hovawart Chihuahua versus Pharaoh Hound Chihuahua versus Pug Chihuahua versus Standard Schnauzer Chihuahua versus Norwich Terrier Chihuahua versus Bulldog Chihuahua versus Collie
Conclusion: Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua and the Puggle better suits you and your family.