Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Dachshund	American Cocker Spaniel	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origins	Germany	United States	Wales
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	13	29	15
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Other Names	Teckel, Tekkel, Tekkel Doxie, Weenie Dog, Sausage Dog, Bassotto, Worshond	Cocker Spaniel, Cocker, Merry Cocker	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Dachshunds group, in the section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	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 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. 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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry
Price	$500-$700	$600-$800	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Size	Small	Medium	Small
Weight	Toy: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 16-32 pounds (7-15 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 9.5 pounds (3.5-5.0 kg)Standard: 24 pounds (11 kg), Miniature: 12 pounds (5.5 kg)	22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 8-11 inches (20-27 cm), Miniature: 5-7 inches (13-18 cm)	15-16.5 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 12 inches (30 cm)Standard: 9.5 inches (23.5 cm), Miniature: 6 inches (15.5 cm)	15-16.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat	Fine	Feathered	Fluffy
Colors	Blue Red White Tan Brown Silver Black	Brown Red Tan Buff Silver Black	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Dachshund doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Dachshunds shed none to minimal.	American Cocker Spaniels shed moderately.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Temperament	Clever Devoted Playful Courageous Lively Stubborn	Outright Tempered Merry Intelligent Trusting Joyful Outgoing Sociable	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going
Intelligent Rank	Average: Dachshund's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: American Cocker Spaniel is an excellent dog breed.	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Dachshunds are easy to train.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite easy to train.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Dachshunds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The American Cocker Spaniel 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.	American Cocker Spaniels have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Dachshunds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	American Cocker Spaniels 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	Dachshunds are a social breed.	American Cocker Spaniels are a social breed.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Dachshund is a very vocal breed.	Average to high: The American Cocker Spaniel is a vocal breed.	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Dachshunds are average watchdogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are average watchdogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Dachshunds are average defenders.	American Cocker Spaniels are average defenders.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Dachshund has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Cocker Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Dachshunds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Cocker Spaniels have an 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	Dachshunds have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the American Cocker Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Dachshunds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	American Cocker Spaniels have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	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	Dachshunds are apartment-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Dachshunds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Cocker Spaniels 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	Dachshunds 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.	American Cocker Spaniels 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Stranger Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are very kid-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Dachshunds are average friendly towards cats.	American Cocker Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Dachshunds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	American Cocker Spaniels are dog-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Dachshund is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Dachshunds are not the best breed for elderly people.	American Cocker Spaniels are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Dachshunds are generally with other pets.	American Cocker Spaniels are generally with other pets.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Dachshunds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Cocker Spaniels are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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	Yes 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 Dachshund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes American Cocker Spaniel breed usually likes 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Health Issues	The Dachshund is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	American Cocker Spaniels are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Acanthosis Nigricans Baldness Bloat Cancer Canine Diabetes Mellitus Cushing's Syndrome Deafness Demodectic Mange Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Legg-perthes Disease Lymphocytic Thyroiditis Mitral Valve Disease Narcolepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataracts Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Idiopathic Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Primary Seborrhea Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	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	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Dachshunds have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Cocker Spaniels have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Dachshunds have an average exercise need.	American Cocker Spaniels need quite a lot of exercise.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Dachshunds sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	American Cocker Spaniels are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Dachshund breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers warm weather	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	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 Dachshund has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Cocker Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Dachshund is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Cocker Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Dachshund vs American Cocker Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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	4-8 puppies	4-7 puppies	6-7 puppies
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