Comparison: Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog and Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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

	Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog	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	France	United Kingdom
Category	Medium	Medium
Height at withers	40–48 cm	25–30 cm
Weight	–	10–14 kg
Life span	–	12–14 years
Recognition features	Small French herder: maximum energy in minimum size Long or semi-long coat between goat hair and sheep wool, sometimes forming cords Ever-alert expression and very lively movement	Long low body on short legs Large erect ears and a fox-like head Naturally short tail, red-and-white or tricolour coat
Coat	Long or semi-long, dense, flat or slightly wavy coat, woollier on croup and thighs; shorter on the muzzle.	Medium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.
Purpose	A small Pyrenean sheepdog from the farms and pastures of the Pyrenees, full of nervous energy.	A Welsh cattle herder that nipped at heels, its low build keeping it clear of kicks; famed as a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II.

Breed page: Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog · Breed page: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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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.