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Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Comparison – Which dog is better Continental Toy Spaniel or Corgi?

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Name Papillon Pembroke Welsh Corgi
OriginsSpain flagSpain France flagFrance Belgium flagBelgium Wales flagWales
Group Companion Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare different names used for Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. What other names are these breeds known by?
Continental Toy Spaniel
Epagneul Nain
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalène
Squirrel Dog
Butterfly Dog
Corgi
Pem
Pembroke
Breed Classification
Compare breed classifications between a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.
Purebred Purebred

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Which is bigger: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare size differences between these breeds.
Small Small
Weight Statistics
Compare weight ranges between a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which breed is heavier?
Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg) Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg) Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Is a Papillon taller than a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm) Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy prices between a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which breed costs more?
$400-$600 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Very frequent: The Papillon is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Which is smarter: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.
Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Which is easier to train: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare training requirements.
Papillon dogs are easy to train.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Which makes a better watchdog: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare alertness levels.
Papillon dogs are average watchdogs.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Which is more protective: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare territorial behaviors.
Papillon dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
Compare personalities of a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. How do their temperaments differ?
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Lively
Going
Cheerful
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Papillon dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
High: Papillon dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi social needs comparison:
Papillon dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Papillon dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which can be better for hunting?
Papillon dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs 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.
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Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Which breed barks more: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare vocalization tendencies.
A lot: Papillon is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Which breed is more playful: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare play drive and energy.
The Papillon is a highly playful breed.
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Which is better for apartments: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare living space needs.
It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Papillon indoors.
Very house-friendly dog the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Which adapts better to changes: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare adaptability levels.
Papillon dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Papillon dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs 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.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Which has lower bite risk: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare biting tendencies.

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Which is more mouthy: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare mouthing behaviors.
Papillon dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Which has a stronger bite: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare bite force PSI.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Papillon bite force: Weak.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Pembroke Welsh Corgi bite force: Weak.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Which lives longer: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare average lifespans.
12-16 years
The average lifespan of Papillon: 14 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Which handles weather better: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare climate tolerances.
Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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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.
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Health Concerns
Compare common health issues between a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which breed is healthier?
The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Average
The Papillon should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi health problems comparison:
Collapsed Trachea
Open Fontanel
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hypoglycemia
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cystinuria

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Which breed is more energetic: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare activity levels.
Papillon dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Papillon dogs need a lot of exercises.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Papillon dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Which gains weight easier: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare obesity risks.
Average: The Papillon has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Which eats more: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare daily food needs.
1/4 to 1 cup 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.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Which is more hypoallergenic: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare allergy friendliness.
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Coat Colors
What color variations exist for Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare breed colors.
Black
Tan
Red
White
Sable
Lemon
Red
Fawn
Sable
Black & Tan
Grooming Requirements
Which needs more grooming: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare maintenance needs.
Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Which drools more: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare drooling amounts.
The Papillon is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Which has less odor: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare natural smell levels.

Low 🔽

The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
How do coats differ between a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare fur types.
Feathered Fluffy
Bathing Needs
Which needs more baths: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare bathing frequencies.
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Do Papillon dogs shed more than Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs?
Papillon dogs shed none to minimal.
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are heavy shedders.
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Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Which is better with children: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare kid-friendliness.
Papillon dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Papillon dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Which dog is more friendly?
Papillon dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Papillon dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Papillon or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Can a Papillon and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi be friends? Do Papillon dogs get along with Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs?
Papillon dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is best for first time owners: Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Yes
Papillon dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Papillon 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
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Which makes a better service dog: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare service capabilities.

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Which is better for therapy work: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare therapy capabilities.

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Which is better at detection work: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare scenting abilities.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.

Not really

They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential
Which is better for search and rescue: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare SAR abilities.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Which is better on boats: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare maritime abilities.

Not really

Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Which is better at pulling: a Papillon or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Compare draft work capabilities.

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military history between Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which has stronger military background?

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.

Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare litter sizes between Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which has larger litters?
2-4 puppies 6-7 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare pregnancy duration between Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeds.
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding frequencies between Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which needs longer recovery?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Papillon vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC classifications of Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which groups do they belong to?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI classifications of Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which groups are they in?
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare kennel club recognition between Papillon and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Which is more widely recognized?
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
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

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