Boston Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Boston Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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General Details
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin Country
United States
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1870 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Boston Terrier
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
Average
Above Average
Personality
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Average
Exercise Needs
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Heart murmurs
Allergies
Reverse sneezing
Cherry eye
Deafness
Brain tumors
Megaesophagus
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
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Boston Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Colors
Black and White
Black and White
Brindle and White
Brindle and White
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
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