Comparison: Lancashire Heeler and Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

Lancashire Heeler
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Photo: Damon D'Amato, CC BY 2.0, source
Lancashire HeelerPembroke Welsh Corgi
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
CategorySmallMedium
Height at withers–25–30 cm
Weight–10–14 kg
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Small, powerful and energetic dog with tan markings on black or liver
  • Short, thick, hard coat and erect ears
  • Big energy in a small frame; friendly and nimble
  • Long low body on short legs
  • Large erect ears and a fox-like head
  • Naturally short tail, red-and-white or tricolour coat
CoatFine undercoat covered with a short, thick, hard, flat weather-resistant topcoat; black and tan or liver and tan.Medium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.
PurposeA small British cattle-herding dog with terrier instincts, today mainly a companion.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.