Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Schipperke
Compare the Cardigan Welsh Corgi to the Schipperke. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Schipperkes.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Schipperke are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Schipperke are great with children.
- Grooming - Both breeds have low maintenance coats, but the Schipperke is easier to groom.
- Barking - The Schipperke bark/howls frequently. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has an average level of barking.
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| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Schipperke |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 10-12 in. | 10-13 in. |
| Weight | 20-30 lb | 11-18 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Wales) | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 1200 AD | 1880 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 85°F | 40°F to 75°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | High |
| Top Running Speed | 23 mph | 16 mph |
| Strength | Medium | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Shedding | Medium | Low-Medium |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None-Low |
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.
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Schipperke |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Below Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | High | High |
| Hunting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Schipperke |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Cystinuria | Yes | No |
| Degenerative Myelopathy | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Intervertebral Disk Disease | Yes | No |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosis | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Retinal Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Schipperke |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Hair | No | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Straight | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | Yes | No |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blue Merle & White | Yes | No |
| Brindle & White | Yes | No |
| Brindle Merle & White | Yes | No |
| Gray & White | Yes | No |
| Liver & White | Yes | No |
| Red & White | Yes | No |
| Red Merle & White | Yes | No |
| Sable & White | Yes | No |
| Sable Merle & White | Yes | No |
| White Merle | Yes | No |
| Black | No | Yes |
| Blue | No | Yes |
| Brown | No | Yes |
| Chocolate | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| Gold | No | Yes |
| Ivory | No | Yes |
| Red | No | Yes |
| Wheaten | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |