Maltese vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Compare Maltese to Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
10-12 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Origin Country
Malta
United Kingdom
Origin Year
-200 BC
1200 AD
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Maltese
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
