Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Compare Shiba Inu and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is better: Shiba Inu or Cardigan Welsh Corgi or Saluki?
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| Name | Shiba Inu | Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Saluki |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Japan |  Wales |  Fertile Crescent |
| Group | Companion Dogs | Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs) | Hunting Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 45 | 68 | 123 |
| Reviews | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Other Names | Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, Shiba | Cardigan, CWC, Cardi | Gazelle Hound, Persian Greyhound |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1929 as a Hound breed. |
| FCI Group | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section. |
| Breed Recognition | American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 | 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 American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club | No set |
| Price | $800-$1000 | $1000-$1300 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| Size | Medium | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) | Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg) | 29 - 66 pounds (13 - 30 kg) |
| Height | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm) | 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71cm) |
Hair & Care - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| Coat | Dense | Fine | Smooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Tan Red Cream Sesame Black | Black & White Blue & Merle & White Brindle & White Red & White Sable & White | Chocolate Fawn Red White Tan Cream Golden Silver Black |
| Grooming | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Saluki requires minimal grooming. |
| Shedding Level | Shiba Inus shed above average. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed above average. | Salukis shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| Temperament | Alert Confident Fearless Going Charming Faithful Keen | Active Alert Devoted Intelligent Affectionate Companionable Gentle | Aloof Quiet Loyal Intelligent Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Average: Shiba Inu's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed. | Average: Saluki's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Shiba Inus are easy to train. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train. | Salukis are easy to train. |
| Playfulness | Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed. | Salukis, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Sensitivity Level | Shiba Inus have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Salukis don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Shiba Inus are highly affectionate dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Salukis are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs | Shiba Inus need for social interaction is average. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis need for social interaction is average. | Salukis need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Saluki rarely barks. |
| Watchdog Ability | Shiba Inus are good watchdogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are good watchdogs. | Salukis are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Shiba Inus are extremely protective guard dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average defenders. | Salukis can't provide protection for their territory. |
| Biting Potential |
Low The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Saluki has a low chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Shiba Inus have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Salukis have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis have average wanderlust potential. | Salukis have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Shiba Inus 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. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Salukis have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Shiba Inus are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs. | Salukis are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Shiba Inus adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Salukis adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| 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 - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| Stranger Friendly | Shiba Inus are not the most stranger friendly dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers. | Salukis are average friendly towards strangers. |
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| Child Friendly | Shiba Inus are average friendly dogs towards children. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs. | Salukis are kid-friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly | Shiba Inus are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs. | Salukis are not the most cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Shiba Inus are average friendly towards other dogs. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs. | Salukis are average friendly towards other dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Saluki is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Salukis are usually recommended for elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Shiba Inus usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Salukis usually don’t get on well with other pets. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Shiba Inus are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Cardigan Welsh Corgis are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Salukis 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 |
Not really This breed generally not used as a 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 Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Not really Saluki 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 - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| Health Issues | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. | The Saluki is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Cancer Chylothorax Epilepsy Glaucoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Spinning | Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease | No set |
| Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years | 12-14 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Shiba Inus have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Salukis are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Shiba Inus have an average exercise need. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise. | Salukis have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need | Shiba Inus are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. | Cardigan Welsh Corgis sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed. | Salukis don't need too much sleep. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 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. | 1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | Low to Average. | Average to High. | Low. |
| Weather & Climate |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. |
Low The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell. |
Low The Saluki has a low chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Shiba Inu is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Saluki is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Shiba Inu vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Saluki
| 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 | 2-4 puppies | 4-7 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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