Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Golden Retriever	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Wales	Scotland	England Canada
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	15	3	1
Reviews	1	4	3
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Other Names	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat	Labrador, Lab
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 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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. 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
Price	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Small	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Fluffy	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable	Golden Light	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	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 Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labrador Retrievers 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.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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.	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.
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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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 Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever 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 Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 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.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever

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	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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