Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Welsh Terrier
Compare Pembroke Welsh Corgis to Welsh Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1881 AD
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-14 Years
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Welsh Terrier
