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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding ยท Small

VS

Poodle

Non-Sporting ยท Medium

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Poodle

Side-by-side comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Poodle โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Poodle

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Poodle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Poodle

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Poodle

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitPembroke Welsh CorgiPoodle
SizeSmallMedium
Height10โ€“12โ€ณ10โ€“22โ€ณ
Weight25โ€“30 lbs6โ€“70 lbs
Lifespan12โ€“13 yrs10โ€“18 yrs
GroupHerdingNon-Sporting
Coat typeThick double coat, medium lengthDense, curly, single coat, non-shedding

Temperament & behavior

TraitPembroke Welsh CorgiPoodle
Energy levelHighHigh
TrainabilityHighVery High
Barking levelHighModerate

Compatibility

TraitPembroke Welsh CorgiPoodle
Good with kidsHighHigh
Good with dogsHighHigh
Good with catsModerateHigh
Apartment friendlyModerateHigh

Care requirements

TraitPembroke Welsh CorgiPoodle
SheddingVery HighVery Low
Grooming needsLowVery High
Daily exercise45โ€“75 min40โ€“90 min
Daily food1โ€“1.5 cups0.5โ€“3 cups
Annual cost$1ย 200โ€“$2ย 000$1ย 200โ€“$2ย 800

Temperament

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

AffectionateSmartAlert

Poodle

IntelligentActiveProud

Common health issues

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Degenerative myelopathy
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Von Willebrand disease

Poodle

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Epilepsy
  • Addison's disease
  • Bloat (Standard)
  • Von Willebrand disease

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