Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Miniature Australian Shepherd

Compare Pembroke Welsh Corgis to Miniature Australian Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
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General Details
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
13-18 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
30-40 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1200 AD
1978 AD
Temperament
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Traits
Loving
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Grooming Needs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
None
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Above Average
Hunting
None
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
None
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
13-15 Years
Health Concerns
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Patent ductus arteriosus
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Cystinuria
Degenerative myelopathy
Retinal dysplasia
Intervertebral disc disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Glaucoma
Pediatric cataracts
Drug sensitivity
Retinal dysplasia
Iris coloboma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
Black and Tan
Black and Tan
Fawn
Fawn
Red
Red
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Liver
Liver
Red Merle
Red Merle
White and Black
White and Black
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