Comparison: Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Swedish Vallhund

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Swedish Vallhund 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
Swedish Vallhund
Photo: Matt Lemmon, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Pembroke Welsh CorgiSwedish Vallhund
FCI group1. Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originUnited KingdomSweden
CategoryMediumSmall
Height at withers25–30 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, low-set sturdy dog in grey to reddish-brown shades
  • Height-to-length ratio 2:3; tail long or naturally short
  • Lighter harness markings on shoulders and cheek markings
CoatMedium-length straight coat with a dense undercoat.Medium-length, hard, close topcoat with soft dense undercoat; grey, greyish brown, greyish yellow, reddish yellow or reddish brown with lighter harness markings.
PurposeA Welsh cattle herder that nipped at heels, its low build keeping it clear of kicks; famed as a favourite of Queen Elizabeth II.Swedish herding dog (heeler) that nips cattle at the heels; low and sturdy.

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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.