Border Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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General Details

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Height

10-16 Inches

10-12 Inches

Weight

11-16 Pounds

20-30 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Origin Country

Unspecified

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1700 AD

1200 AD

Temperament

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Traits

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Loving

Separation Anxiety

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

50-80 °F

45-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

Medium

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

23 MPH

Strength

Medium

Grooming Needs

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat Maintenance

Low

Medium

Shedding

Low

Medium

Dander

Low

Medium

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Aggression

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Above Average

None

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Fighting

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

None

Herding

Below Average

Above Average

Hunting

Average

None

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

None

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

12-14 Years

Health Concerns

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Common Health Issues

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Heart murmurs

Hypothyroidism

Pulmonic stenosis

Malocclusions

Seizures

Cryptorchidism

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 Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Scruffy

Shaggy

Coat Length

Short

Medium to Long

Coat Coloring

Border Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Breed Colors