Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Akita	French Bulldog
Origins	Wales	Japan	England France
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Working Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	15	47	4
Reviews	1	2	1
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Other Names	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi	Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type 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 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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
Price	$1000-$2000	$800-$1200	$2000-$4000

General Appearance - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

Coat	Fluffy	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable	Red Fawn White Black Brown	Brindle Cream Fawn White
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.	Akitas are heavy shedders.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Akitas are easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.	Akitas need for social interaction is average.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.	Akitas are one of the best watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	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.	Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Akitas are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Akitas are average friendly towards cats.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Akitas are generally with other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pembroke Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Akitas are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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	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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog 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 - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

Health Issues	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The French Bulldog 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	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Akitas need quite a lot of exercise.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 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.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	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.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Akita vs French Bulldog

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	6-7 puppies	3-12 puppies	3-5 puppies
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