Breed comparison
Cardigan Welsh Corgi vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi4Affection with family5
4Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs4
4Openness to strangers4
4Playfulness4
4Energy level4
4Trainability4
4Mental stimulation needs4
3Adaptability4
3Watchdog / protective5
5Barking4
3Shedding4
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1
The biggest differences
- Watchdog / protective: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi scores 5 out of 5, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 3.
They score the same on openness to strangers, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs, coat grooming.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Cardigan Welsh Corgi if you have young children, you want less dog hair. Pick the Pembroke Welsh Corgi if you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often, you want a more protective watchdog.
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.