Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Toy · Small

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Side-by-side comparison of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Pembroke Welsh Corgi — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size	Small	Small
Height	12–13″	10–12″
Weight	13–18 lbs	25–30 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–13 yrs
Group	Toy	Herding
Coat type	Silky, medium length, feathered	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy level	Moderate	High
Trainability	High	High
Barking level	Low	High

Compatibility

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Very High	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very High	Moderate

Care requirements

Trait	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Shedding	Moderate	Very High
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	30–60 min	45–75 min
Daily food	0.5–1 cups	1–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 200	$1 200–$2 000

Temperament