Comparison: Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shetland Sheepdog

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

	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Shetland Sheepdog
FCI group	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)	1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of origin	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
Category	Medium	Small
Height at withers	25–30 cm	33–40 cm
Weight	10–14 kg	6–12 kg
Life span	12–14 years	12–14 years
Recognition features	Long low body on short legs Large erect ears and a fox-like head Naturally short tail, red-and-white or tricolour coat	Looks like a small rough collie, about 36 cm Dense long coat with a mane and plumed tail Semi-erect ears and a slender wedge-shaped head
Coat	Medium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.	Double coat with a long, straight, harsh outer coat and a full mane.
Purpose	A Welsh cattle herder that nipped at heels, its low build keeping it clear of kicks; famed as a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II.	A small herding dog from the Shetland Islands that guarded sheep and ponies; refined in the 20th century along collie lines.

Breed page: Pembroke Welsh Corgi · Breed page: Shetland Sheepdog

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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.