Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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General Details
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1200 AD
Temperament
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Common Health Issues
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
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
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Colors
Red
White
White and Red
Black and Tan
Fawn
Red
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