Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	Shetland Sheepdog	Alaskan Malamute
Origins	Wales	Scotland	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	68	24	59
Reviews	1	0	2
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Other Names	Cardigan, CWC, Cardi	Miniature Collie, Shetland Collie (obsolete), Dwarf Scotch Shepherd (obsolete), Toonie Dog (obsolete), Sheltie	Mal, Mally
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
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	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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1000-$1300	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)	14-27 pounds (6-12 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)	20.5 pounds (9 kg)	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)
Height	Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	13-16 inches (33-41 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)	14.5 inches (37 cm)	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)

Hair & Care - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Coat	Fine	Dense	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant
Colors	Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White	White Blue Merle Sable Tan Black	Red Gray White Black
Grooming	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average.	Shetland Sheepdogs shed moderately.	Alaskan Malamutes are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Temperament	Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle	Affectionate Gentle Lively Responsive Friendly Intelligent Playful	Affectionate Dignified Loyal Devoted Friendly Playful
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Alaskan Malamute's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite easy to train.	Alaskan Malamutes are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Shetland Sheepdogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Malamutes are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average.	Shetland Sheepdogs are a social breed.	Alaskan Malamutes are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.	High: The Shetland Sheepdog is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are good watchdogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders.	Shetland Sheepdogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Malamutes have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential.	Shetland Sheepdogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs 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.	Alaskan Malamutes have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Alaskan Malamutes are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shetland Sheepdogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Alaskan Malamutes adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Shetland Sheepdogs 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.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Stranger Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Shetland Sheepdogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shetland Sheepdogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Malamutes are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Shetland Sheepdogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Cardigan Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shetland Sheepdogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Alaskan Malamutes 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.	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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.	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 Shetland Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Malamute 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Health Issues	Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Alaskan Malamute 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	Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Haemophilia Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Trichiasis Von Willebrand's Disease	Cataracts Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Inherited Polyneuropathy
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	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.	Shetland Sheepdogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Malamutes are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Shetland Sheepdogs have an average exercise need.	Alaskan Malamutes 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.	Shetland Sheepdogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Alaskan Malamutes don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
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 Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Shetland Sheepdog vs Alaskan Malamute

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-7 puppies	4-6 puppies	4-10 puppies
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