Golden Retriever

Sporting · Large

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Golden Retriever vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Quick comparison

Best for families

Golden Retriever

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Golden Retriever

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Golden Retriever

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Golden Retriever	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size	Large	Small
Height	21.5–24″	10–12″
Weight	55–75 lbs	25–30 lbs
Lifespan	10–12 yrs	12–13 yrs
Group	Sporting	Herding
Coat type	Double coat, long and wavy	Thick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Golden Retriever	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Energy level	High	High
Trainability	Very High	High
Barking level	Moderate	High

Compatibility

Trait	Golden Retriever	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Good with kids	Very High	High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	High	Moderate
Apartment friendly	Low	Moderate

Care requirements

Trait	Golden Retriever	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Shedding	Very High	Very High
Grooming needs	Moderate	Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	45–75 min
Daily food	2–3 cups	1–1.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 500–$2 800	$1 200–$2 000

Temperament