Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Siberian Husky	Pug	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origins	Russia	China	Wales
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	12	31	15
Reviews	4	6	1
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Other Names	Chukcha, Chuksha, Husky, Icee, Sibe	Mops, Carlin, Chinese Pug, Dutch Bulldog, Dutch Mastiff, Mini Mastiff	Pembroke, PWC, Pem, Corgi
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs 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	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	$700-$1200	$300-$500	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Size	Medium	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 13-20 pounds (6-9 kg), Female: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg)	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 16.5 pounds (7.5 kg), Female: 15.5 pounds (7 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)
Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 12-14 inches (30-36 cm), Female: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 13 inches (33 cm), Female: 11 inches (27.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat	Fluffy	Fine	Fluffy
Colors	Agouti White Gray Sable Red Black	Fawn Black	Black & Tan Fawn Red Sable
Grooming	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Pug requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Siberian Huskys shed above average.	Pugs shed above average.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Temperament	Alert Gentle Outgoing Friendly Intelligent	Affectionate Courageous Intelligent Going Loyal Cheerful Gentle Friendly Playful	Affectionate Friendly Lively Playful Cheerful Intelligent Going
Intelligent Rank	Average: Siberian Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	Siberian Huskys are hard to train.	Pugs aren't famous for their trainability.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.	Pugs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Pugs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Siberian Huskys are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pugs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Siberian Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Pugs need a lot of social interaction.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.	Average: The Pug barks occasionally.	High: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Siberian Huskys are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.	Pugs are average watchdogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Siberian Huskys can't provide protection for their territory.	Pugs strongly protect their territory.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pug has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Siberian Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pugs have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Siberian Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Pugs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Siberian Huskys 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.	Pugs 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.	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.
Apartment Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Pugs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Siberian Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pugs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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.	Pugs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	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.
Fighting 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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Stranger Friendly	Siberian Huskys are average friendly towards strangers.	Pugs are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Siberian Huskys are kid-friendly dogs.	Pugs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Siberian Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Siberian Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pugs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pug is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pugs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Siberian Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Pugs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Siberian Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pugs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Pembroke Welsh Corgis 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.	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.	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 Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pug breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Pembroke Welsh Corgi 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 - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Health Issues	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Allergies Cheyletiella Dermatitis Corneal Ulcers Demodectic Mange Distichiasis Dry Eye Entropion Epilepsy Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Nerve Degeneration Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Proptosis Pug Dog Encephalitis Staphylococcus Infection Vaccination Sensitivity Yeast Infection	Cataracts Cystinuria Degenerative Myelopathy Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	Siberian Huskys are high energy dogs.	Pugs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Siberian Huskys need quite a lot of exercise.	Pugs exercise need is minimal.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Siberian Huskys don't need too much sleep.	Pugs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	High: The Pug breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	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.
Stinkiness	Low The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Pug has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.	The Pug is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Siberian Husky vs Pug vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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	4-8 puppies	2-4 puppies	6-7 puppies
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