Australian Shepherd

Herding · Medium

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Australian Shepherd vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Side-by-side comparison of the Australian Shepherd and Pembroke Welsh Corgi — size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Australian Shepherd

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Australian Shepherd

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Australian Shepherd

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

Australian Shepherd

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size	Medium	Small
Height	18–23″	10–12″
Weight	40–65 lbs	25–30 lbs
Lifespan	12–15 yrs	12–13 yrs
Group	Herding	Herding
Coat type	Medium-length double coat, straight to wavy	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy level	Very High	High
Trainability	Very High	High
Barking level	Moderate	High

Compatibility

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Good with kids	High	High
Good with dogs	High	High
Good with cats	Low	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Very Low	Moderate

Care requirements

Trait	Australian Shepherd	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Shedding	High	Very High
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	45–75 min
Daily food	1.5–2.5 cups	1–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 300–$2 200	$1 200–$2 000

Temperament