Border Collie vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Compare the Border Collie to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Border Collies and Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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General Details

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Height

18-22 Inches

10-12 Inches

Weight

27-45 Pounds

20-30 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Origin Country

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1860 AD

1200 AD

Temperament

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Overall Friendliness

Average

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Average

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Average

Stranger Friendly

Average

Above Average

Personality

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Loving

Separation Anxiety

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-80 °F

45-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Above Average

Average

Exercise Needs

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Medium

Top Running Speed

28 MPH

23 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Low

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

None

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

None

Herding

Above Average

Hunting

Below Average

None

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

None

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Progressive retinal atrophy

Allergies

Epilepsy

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Collie eye anomaly

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Von willebrand's disease

Patent ductus arteriosus

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Cystinuria

Degenerative myelopathy

Retinal dysplasia

Intervertebral disc disease

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Silky

Straight

Shaggy

Coat Length

Medium

Medium to Long

Coat Coloring

Border Collie

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Breed Colors

Red Merle