Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Siberian Husky

Working · Medium

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Siberian Husky

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Siberian Husky

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Siberian Husky
Size	Small	Medium
Height	10–12″	20–23.5″
Weight	25–30 lbs	35–60 lbs
Lifespan	12–13 yrs	12–14 yrs
Group	Herding	Working
Coat type	Thick double coat, medium length	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Siberian Husky
Energy level	High	Very High
Trainability	High	Low
Barking level	High	High

Compatibility

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Siberian Husky
Good with kids	High	High
Good with dogs	High	High
Good with cats	Moderate	Very Low
Apartment friendly	Moderate	Very Low

Care requirements

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Siberian Husky
Shedding	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Low	Moderate
Daily exercise	45–75 min	90–120 min
Daily food	1–1.5 cups	1.5–2.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 000	$1 300–$2 200

Temperament