Border Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Compare the Border Terrier to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Terriers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

Border Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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General Details
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-16 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
11-16 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin Country
Unspecified
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Snuggle
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
None
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Hypothyroidism
Pulmonic stenosis
Malocclusions
Seizures
Cryptorchidism
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
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Border Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Blue Grizzle
Red
Black and Tan
Fawn
Red
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