Basset Hound vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Compare the Basset Hound to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Basset Hounds and Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

Basset Hound vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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General Details
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
12-14 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1585 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-75 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy Level
Low
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
10 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Von willebrand's disease
Patellar luxation
Allergies
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Panosteitis
Thrombopathia
Ectropion
Obesity
Intervertebral disc disease
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Cystinuria
Degenerative myelopathy
Retinal dysplasia
Intervertebral disc disease
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Basset Hound
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Colors
Back, Tan, and White
Black and Brown
Black and White
Black, Brown, and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue and White
Brown and White
Brown, Black, and White
Lemon and White
Mahogany and White
Red and White
Tan and White
Black and Tan
Fawn
Red
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