Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Yorkshire Terrier

Toy · Small

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Yorkshire Terrier

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

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Yorkshire Terrier

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Yorkshire Terrier
Size	Small	Small
Height	10–12″	7–8″
Weight	25–30 lbs	4–7 lbs
Lifespan	12–13 yrs	11–15 yrs
Group	Herding	Toy
Coat type	Thick double coat, medium length	Long, silky, straight, human-hair-like

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Yorkshire Terrier
Energy level	High	Moderate
Trainability	High	Moderate
Barking level	High	Very High

Compatibility

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Yorkshire Terrier
Good with kids	High	Low
Good with dogs	High	Moderate
Good with cats	Moderate	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Moderate	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Yorkshire Terrier
Shedding	Very High	Very Low
Grooming needs	Low	Very High
Daily exercise	45–75 min	20–40 min
Daily food	1–1.5 cups	0.25–0.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 000	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament