Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Poodle

Non-Sporting · Medium

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Poodle

Side-by-side comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Poodle — 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

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Poodle
Size	Small	Medium
Height	10–12″	10–22″
Weight	25–30 lbs	6–70 lbs
Lifespan	12–13 yrs	10–18 yrs
Group	Herding	Non-Sporting
Coat type	Thick double coat, medium length	Dense, curly, single coat, non-shedding

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Poodle
Energy level	High	High
Trainability	High	Very High
Barking level	High	Moderate

Compatibility

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Poodle
Good with kids	High	High
Good with dogs	High	High
Good with cats	Moderate	High
Apartment friendly	Moderate	High

Care requirements

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Poodle
Shedding	Very High	Very Low
Grooming needs	Low	Very High
Daily exercise	45–75 min	40–90 min
Daily food	1–1.5 cups	0.5–3 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 000	$1 200–$2 800

Temperament