Breed comparison

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Toy Fox Terrier

How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.

5Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
4Good with other dogs3
4Openness to strangers5
4Playfulness4
4Energy level4
4Trainability5
4Mental stimulation needs4
4Adaptability4
5Watchdog / protective5
4Barking4
4Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
1Drooling1

The biggest differences

These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.

They score the same on affection with family, good with young children, playfulness, energy level, mental stimulation needs, adaptability.

Which one should you choose?

Pick the Pembroke Welsh Corgi if you have other dogs. Pick the Toy Fox Terrier if you want less dog hair, you want a dog that is easier to train.

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.

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