Breed comparison
Australian Terrier vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Australian Terrier
3Affection with family4
5Good with young children4
3Good with other dogs3
3Openness to strangers4
4Playfulness4
4Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability3
4Watchdog / protective3
5Barking5
1Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Shedding: the Cardigan Welsh Corgi scores 3 out of 5, the Australian Terrier 1.
They score the same on good with other dogs, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Australian Terrier if you have young children, you want less dog hair, you want a more protective watchdog. Pick the Cardigan Welsh Corgi if its looks and size suit you better, since the ratings are close.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.