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	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	Small	Medium
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
Coat	Fine 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.
Purpose	A 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.