Comparison: Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced

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

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Photo: Damon D'Amato, CC BY 2.0, source
Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced
Photo: Svenska Mässan from Sweden, CC BY 2.0, source
Pembroke Welsh CorgiPyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Country of originUnited KingdomFrance
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers25–30 cm40–54 cm
Weight10–14 kg–
Life span12–14 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
  • Small, square dog with a head covered in short, fine hair
  • Muzzle longer than in the long-haired Pyrenean Sheepdog
  • Semi-long to shorter body coat, light fringes on the forelegs and breeches on the hind legs
CoatMedium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.Semi-long or shorter coat on the body (longest on neck and withers, 6–7 cm); head and muzzle covered with short, fine hair.
PurposeA 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, exceptionally lively French sheepdog with a smooth face.

Breed page: Pembroke Welsh Corgi · Breed page: Pyrenean Sheepdog - Smooth Faced

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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.