Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Australian Shepherd	American Staffordshire Terrier
Origins	Wales	United States	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	15	17	83
Reviews	1	2	5
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Other Names	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi	Aussie, Little Blue Dog	Amstaff, Stafford, Staffy
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 1991 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier 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 Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers 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 Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America	No set
Price	$1000-$2000	$600-$800	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

Size	Small	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

Coat	Fluffy	Feathered	Fine
Colors	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable	Red Blue Merle Black	Brown Blue White Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.	American Staffordshire Terriers shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective	Attentive Devoted Loyal Intelligent Courageous Friendly Tenacious
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.	Smart: American Staffordshire Terrier's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.	American Staffordshire Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	American Staffordshire Terriers 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.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.	American Staffordshire Terriers are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Staffordshire Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to escape less than other breeds.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	American Staffordshire Terriers have average wanderlust potential.
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.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	American Staffordshire Terriers 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	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	American Staffordshire Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
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.	Australian Shepherds 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 Staffordshire Terriers 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 - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.	American Staffordshire Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pembroke Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terriers 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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.	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 Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier 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 Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

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 Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The American Staffordshire Terrier 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	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.	American Staffordshire Terriers 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.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.	American Staffordshire Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	American Staffordshire Terriers 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.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Low to Average.
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 average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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 Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Staffordshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Australian Shepherd vs American Staffordshire Terrier

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	6-9 puppies, average 7	5-10 puppies
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