Border Collie vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Detailed comparison of two dog breeds across 8 key traits.

Overall Edge Border Collie wins 2–0
Border Collie Medium · Herding
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Small · Herding
Weight
27–45 lbs
22–31 lbs
Height
18–22 in
10–12 in
Lifespan
12–15 yrs
12–13 yrs
Origin
Scotland
Wales

Trait Comparison

5/5
Energy Level
4/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Good with Kids
4/5
4/5
Good with Dogs
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
5/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking
3/5
Border Collie — Pembroke Welsh Corgi (highlighted = better for that trait)

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