Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding · Small

Shih Tzu

Toy · Small

Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Shih Tzu

Side-by-side comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shih Tzu — 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

Shih Tzu

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Shih Tzu

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Shih Tzu

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Shih Tzu
Size	Small	Small
Height	10–12″	9–10.5″
Weight	25–30 lbs	9–16 lbs
Lifespan	12–13 yrs	10–18 yrs
Group	Herding	Toy
Coat type	Thick double coat, medium length	Long, flowing, dense double coat

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Shih Tzu
Energy level	High	Low
Trainability	High	Moderate
Barking level	High	Moderate

Compatibility

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Shih Tzu
Good with kids	High	High
Good with dogs	High	High
Good with cats	Moderate	High
Apartment friendly	Moderate	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Shih Tzu
Shedding	Very High	Very Low
Grooming needs	Low	Very High
Daily exercise	45–75 min	20–40 min
Daily food	1–1.5 cups	0.5–1 cups
Annual cost	$1 200–$2 000	$1 100–$2 000

Temperament