Comparison: Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Dachshund
Photo: Thence5, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Photo: Damon D'Amato, CC BY 2.0, source
DachshundPembroke Welsh Corgi
FCI group4. Dachshunds1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originGermanyUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallMedium
Height at withers20–27 cm25–30 cm
Weight3.5–9 kg10–14 kg
Life span12–16 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Long body on short legs
  • Long drop ears and a tapered muzzle
  • Smooth, long or wire coat
  • Long low body on short legs
  • Large erect ears and a fox-like head
  • Naturally short tail, red-and-white or tricolour coat
CoatSmooth, long or wire coat.Medium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.
PurposeA German hound bred for tracking badgers and foxes into burrows; standard, miniature and rabbit sizes exist.A Welsh cattle herder that nipped at heels, its low build keeping it clear of kicks; famed as a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.