Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origins	Wales	Wales
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	68	15
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Other Names	Cardigan, CWC, Cardi	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$1000-$1300	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Size	Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat	Fine	Fluffy
Colors	Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable
Grooming	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Temperament	Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Stranger Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cardigan Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pembroke Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Health Issues	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Cardigan Welsh Corgis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-7 puppies	6-7 puppies
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