Dachshund vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Side by side
Dachshund
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Adult weight
4.5–14.5 kg (9.9–32 lb) (breed club figure)1
Males 10–12 kg (22–26 lb); females 9–11 kg (20–24 lb)2
Lifespan
Median 13.2 years3
Fully grown
10 months, both sexes4
Shedding
No sourced figure
Moults most as the seasons change
Grooming
No sourced figure
Brushing a few times a week
Exercise
A modest amount
Plenty
Class
Companion
Family
Which suits you
Size
The Dachshund comes in a wide range of sizes, 4.5–14.5 kg (9.9–32 lb) as an adult, against 9–12 kg (20–26 lb) for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
Exercise
Plan for plenty of exercise with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and a modest amount with the Dachshund.
Temperament
They differ most on independence (Dachshund: decides for itself; Pembroke Welsh Corgi: keen to work with you) and on affection (Dachshund: a lap or leaning dog; Pembroke Welsh Corgi: affectionate on its own terms).
Alike
Both are rated the same on loyalty: sticks close to its people.
Neither is the better dog in general. Which suits you depends on your home, your days and the care you can give.
What they're like
Dachshund
Dachshunds · Small
In character the Dachshund is bold, curious and lively, with a deep bark for its size and an independent streak suited to a dog meant to work alone underground.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Sheepdogs & cattledogs · Small
In temperament the Pembroke is bold, outgoing and quick to learn, alert to strangers and ready to bark, and closely attached to its household.
Breed traits
Day to day
Dachshund
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Activity
A good daily walk and play
A good daily walk and play
Intelligence
Differs
Learns readily, likes games
Needs daily brain work
Handler demand
Needs steady training
Needs steady training
With people
Dachshund
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Affection
Differs
A lap or leaning dog
Affectionate on its own terms
Loyalty
Sticks close to its people
Sticks close to its people
Independence
Differs
Decides for itself
Keen to work with you
Around the home
Dachshund
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Sensitivity
Differs
Average
Hardy, takes a busy home in its stride
Voice
Very vocal
Very vocal
Prey drive
Differs
Likely to chase small pets
Chases; needs managing
Puppy growth
Reference curves · both sexes
Summary
Detail
Both grow to much the same adult weight, about 10 kg.
Dachshund
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
More comparisons
Compare the Dachshund with
Sources
- 1Dachshund Club of America. Dachshund breed page. ↑
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- 4Hawthorne et al., 2004. Body-weight changes during growth in puppies of different breeds. Journal of Nutrition 134(8 Suppl): 2027S–2030S (WALTHAM). ↑
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- 7Morrill et al., 2022. Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes. Science 376: eabk0639 (Darwin's Ark). ↑
- 8Dogs Trust. Finding a good, responsible breeder. ↑
- 9American Kennel Club. Screening puppy buyers: how top breeders find the best homes. ↑
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