Compare the Cardigan Welsh Corgi to the West Highland White Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Cardigan Welsh Corgis and West Highland White Terriers.
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| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | West Highland White Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 11-16 yrs. |
| Height | 10-12 in. | 14-16 in. |
| Weight | 20-30 lb | 15-20 lb |
| Intelligence | High | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Wales) | UK (Scotland) |
| Origin Year | 1200 AD | 1500 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 | Yes |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 45°F to 85°F | 30°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 23 mph | 18 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Low |
| Dander | Medium | Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | West Highland White Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | Yes |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Below Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Very Low | Average |
| Chasing | Average | High |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Very Low |
| Guarding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Herding | High | Very Low |
| Hunting | Very Low | Average |
| Protection | Below Average | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Very Low | High |
| Sledding | Below Average | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Below Average |
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | West Highland White Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 11-16 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Atopic Dermatitis | No | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | Yes |
| Craniomandibular Osteopathy | No | Yes |
| Cystinuria | Yes | No |
| Degenerative Myelopathy | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy | No | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Hyperplastic Dermatosis | No | Yes |
| Inflammatory Bowel Disease | No | Yes |
| Intervertebral Disk Disease | Yes | No |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Patellar Luxation | No | Yes |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosis | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis | No | Yes |
| Retinal Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Von Willebrand's Disease | Yes | No |
| White Dog Shaker Syndrome | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | West Highland White Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | Yes |
| Wavy | 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 |
| Solid White | No | Yes |
