Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	Alaskan Klee Kai
Origins	Wales	England	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	15	82	210
Reviews	1	7	1
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Other Names	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi	Staffy, Staff, SBT, Stafford, Staffy Bull	AKK, Klee Kai, Miniature Alaskan Husky, Mini Husky
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 1974 as a Terrier breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers section.	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 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 Rare Breed Association Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club
Price	$1000-$2000	$1500-$2000	$1000-$1500

General Appearance - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Size	Small	Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Males 25-38 pounds (11-17 kg), Female: 23-35 pounds (10-16 kg)	10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Males 31.5 pounds (14 kg), Female: 29 pounds (13 kg)	16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg)
Height	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Coat	Fluffy	Smooth	Thick
Colors	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable	Brindle Red Blue Fawn White Black	White Red Gray Black
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers shed none to minimal.	Alaskan Klee Kais shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

Temperament	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Bold Fearless Reliable	Active Curious Loyal Territorial Agile Intelligent Quick
Intelligent Rank	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Staffordshire Bull Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Klee Kai's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are quite easy to train.	Alaskan Klee Kais are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly 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.	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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Klee Kais are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are a social breed.	Alaskan Klee Kais need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.	Low: The Staffordshire Bull Terrier barks none to minimal.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average watchdogs.	Alaskan Klee Kais are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are average defenders.	Alaskan Klee Kais are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Klee Kais have lower than 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home.
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.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Alaskan Klee Kais have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Alaskan Klee Kais are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Alaskan Klee Kais adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Staffordshire Bull 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.	Alaskan Klee Kais 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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

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

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 Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Klee Kais tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
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 Distichiasis Mastocytoma Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous	Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Factor Vii Deficiency Hypothyroidism Vaccination Sensitivity
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Alaskan Klee Kais have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Klee Kais have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Staffordshire Bull Terriers sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Alaskan Klee Kais are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups 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.	Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Klee Kai can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Staffordshire Bull Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is an average drooler.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier vs Alaskan Klee Kai

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	5-7 puppies	1-3 puppies
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