Dog breed comparison
Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Dachshund
How the two compare on size, temperament, training, grooming and health, and which suits your home.
At a glance
Side by side.
| Trait | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Dachshund |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Herding Dogs | Hound Dogs |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Height | 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder | 8 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Weight | Up to 30 pounds | 16 to 32 pounds |
| Life span | 12 to 14 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Energy | ||
| Exercise needs | ||
| Easy to train | ||
| Intelligence | ||
| Good with children | ||
| Good with other dogs | ||
| Friendly with strangers | ||
| Shedding | ||
| Easy to groom | ||
| Barking | ||
| Apartment living | ||
| First-time owners | ||
| Copes alone | ||
| Drooling | ||
| General health |
Ratings are 1 to 5, from our breed database. Every pet is an individual.
Key differences
Where they differ most.
Friendly with strangers
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is friendlier with strangers than the Dachshund.
Easy to train
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is easier to train than the Dachshund.
Shedding
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds more than the Dachshund.
Energy
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has more energy than the Dachshund.
Exercise needs
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi needs more exercise than the Dachshund.
Intelligence
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is quicker to learn than the Dachshund.
Which to choose
Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Dachshund?
Choose the Pembroke Welsh Corgi if…
- You have lots of visitors (it is friendlier with strangers)
- You want a dog that is easier to train
- You want an active, playful companion (it has more energy)
- You’re out walking, running or hiking most days (it needs more exercise)
Choose the Dachshund if…
- You want a more watchful dog (it is more reserved with strangers)
- You want a dog that sheds less
- You’d like a calmer pet (it is calmer)
- You have less time for long walks (it needs less exercise)
Questions.
Which is easier to train, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Dachshund?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is generally easier to train than the Dachshund. Short, positive, reward-based sessions work best for both.
Which is better for families, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Dachshund?
The Dachshund is usually the better fit for families with children, though a well-socialised Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be great too. Always supervise young children with any pet.
Which sheds less?
The Dachshund sheds less than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. No breed is completely hair-free; regular brushing helps with both.
