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Name	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Dorgi
Origins	Wales	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	15	344
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Other Names	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi	Dorgie
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$1000-$2000	200-300

General Appearance - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

Size	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	15-28 pounds (7-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	21.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)

Hair & Care - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

Coat	Fluffy	Soft Wiry
Colors	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable	Black Tan
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Dorgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.	Dorgis shed above average.

Characteristics - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going	Alert Energetic Loving Courageous Intelligent Loyal
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Dorgi's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Dorgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	The Dorgi is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Dorgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.	Dorgis are a social breed.
Barking	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.	High: The Dorgi is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.	Dorgis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Dorgis strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Dorgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Dorgis 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.	Dorgis 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.	Dorgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Dorgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Dorgis 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.	Dorgis 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.

Good With - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

Stranger Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Dorgis are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Dorgis are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Dorgis are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Dorgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Dorgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Dorgis are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Dorgis are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Pembroke Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Dorgis 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.
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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Dorgi 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.

Health Factors - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

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 Dorgi 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	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Dorgis 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.	Dorgis 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.	Dorgis 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.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Dorgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Dorgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dorgi

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-7 puppies	2-5 puppies
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