Comparison: Border Collie and Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

	Border Collie	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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	Medium
Height at withers	46–56 cm	25–30 cm
Weight	14–20 kg	10–14 kg
Life span	12–15 years	12–14 years
Recognition features	Medium-sized dog with a medium or smooth coat, most often black and white White blaze, collar and ´socks´ Intense stare (´eye´) and a low, stalking stance when working	Long low body on short legs Large erect ears and a fox-like head Naturally short tail, red-and-white or tricolour coat
Coat	Double coat, medium or smooth, with a dense undercoat.	Medium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.
Purpose	Developed on the Anglo-Scottish border for sheep herding; still dominant in sheepdog trials and dog sports such as agility.	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.