Boston Terrier vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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

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Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Boston Terrier and Cardigan Welsh Corgi are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the Boston Terrier and Cardigan Welsh Corgi are great with children.
Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Boston Terrier is easier to groom.
Barking - The Boston Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an average barker.

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Boston Terrier vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	13-15 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Height	13-15 in.	10-12 in.
Weight	10-25 lb	20-30 lb
Intelligence	Average	High
History
Origin Country	United States	UK (Wales)
Origin Year	1870 AD	1200 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Good
Personality
	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Stubborn Willing To Please	Loving Does Not Like Being Alone Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	No	Yes
Medium Yard	No	Yes
Large Yard	No	No
Temperature Tolerance ¹	55°F to 80°F	45°F to 85°F
Barks/Howls	Often	Below Average
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	Medium	Medium
Top Running Speed	15 mph	23 mph
Strength	Medium	Medium
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Low	Medium
Shedding	Low	Medium
Dander	Low	Medium
Drool Amount	Low	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	Yes	No
Focused & Patient	No	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Average	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Very Low	Very Low
Chasing	Below Average	Average
Follow Commands	Below Average	Below Average
Fighting	Below Average	Below Average
Guarding	Average	Very Low
Herding	Below Average	High
Hunting	Below Average	Very Low
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Average	Very Low
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	Average	Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Lifespan
Lifespan	13-15 yrs.	12-14 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Allergies	Yes	No
Brain Tumors	Yes	No
Cataracts	Yes	Yes
Cherry Eye	Yes	No
Cystinuria	No	Yes
Deafness	Yes	No
Degenerative Myelopathy	No	Yes
Epilepsy	No	Yes
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	No	Yes
Intervertebral Disk Disease	No	Yes
Megaesophagus	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Patent Ductus Arteriosis	No	Yes
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	No	Yes
Retinal Dysplasia	No	Yes
Reverse Sneezing	Yes	No
Von Willebrand's Disease	No	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Boston Terrier	Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Single Coat	Yes	No
Double Coat	No	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	No
Shaggy	No	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Long	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black & White	Yes	Yes
Black Brindle, & White	Yes	No
Brindle & White	Yes	Yes
Seal & White	Yes	No
Seal Brindle & White	Yes	No
Blue Merle & White	No	Yes
Brindle Merle & White	No	Yes
Gray & White	No	Yes
Liver & White	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
Red Merle & White	No	Yes
Sable & White	No	Yes
Sable Merle & White	No	Yes
White Merle	No	Yes