Bernese Mountain Dog

Working · Large

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Side-by-side comparison of the Bernese Mountain Dog and Pembroke Welsh Corgi — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Bernese Mountain Dog

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size	Large	Small
Height	23–27.5″	10–12″
Weight	70–115 lbs	25–30 lbs
Lifespan	7–10 yrs	12–13 yrs
Group	Working	Herding
Coat type	Long, thick, silky double coat	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	High
Barking level	Low	High

Compatibility

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	High	High
Good with cats	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Moderate

Care requirements

Trait	Bernese Mountain Dog	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Shedding	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	45–75 min
Daily food	3–5 cups	1–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 800–$3 200	$1 200–$2 000

Temperament