Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Yorkshire Terrier
Compare Pembroke Welsh Corgis to Yorkshire Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Height
10-12 Inches
8-9 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
4-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1200 AD
1865 AD
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
45-85 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
23 MPH
11 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
12-15 Years
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Long
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Yorkshire Terrier
