Medium13.2 yr avg
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
AKC · Herding
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Yorkshire Terrier
Side-by-side comparison from peer-reviewed sources. Lifespan and health figures draw on Royal Veterinary College VetCompass and AKC breed data.
At a glance
Side-by-side
The numbers that most change day-to-day care. A citrus border marks a meaningful advantage.
Medium
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Lifespan13.2 yrrange 12–14
SizeMedium
Weight14–30 lb6.4–13.6 kg
Height10–12 in25.4–30.5 cm
Senior at7 yrgeriatric at 11
AKC groupHerding
Energy4/560 min/day
Trainability4/5
Shedding4/5
With kids3/5
With other dogs4/5
Toy
Yorkshire Terrier
Lifespan13.3 yrrange 13–14
SizeToy
Weight7–7 lb3.2–3.2 kg
Height7–8 in17.8–20.3 cm
Senior at9 yrgeriatric at 13
AKC groupToy
Energy4/560 min/day
Trainability4/5
Shedding1/5
With kids5/5
With other dogs3/5
Health
Common health issues
Top 3 prevalence-ranked conditions for each breed. See each breed's full health profile for screening schedules and source data.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- High prevalencetypical onset ~8 yr
Degenerative Myelopathy
Description and veterinary guidance for Degenerative Myelopathy land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Moderatetypical onset ~6 yr
Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram)
Description and veterinary guidance for Adult-Onset Cardiac Disease (Echocardiogram) land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Yorkshire Terrier
- Moderatetypical onset ~2 yr
Patellar Luxation
Description and veterinary guidance for Patellar Luxation land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Moderatetypical onset ~7 yr
Cataracts
Description and veterinary guidance for Cataracts land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
- Low prevalencetypical onset ~1 yr
Congenital Cardiac Defect
Description and veterinary guidance for Congenital Cardiac Defect land in Phase 4. Prevalence and onset-age figures above are drawn from https://ofa.org/diseases/disease-statistics/.
Synthesis
Which is right for you?
Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Yorkshire Terrier have similar median lifespans, around 13.3 years.
Size gap is meaningful: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is medium-sized and the Yorkshire Terrier is toy. Expect different considerations for housing, travel, and vet-care costs.
Both breeds have similar energy requirements — roughly 60 minutes of daily activity keeps either satisfied.
Yorkshire Terriers rate higher for household-with-kids compatibility (5/5).
Pembroke Welsh Corgis carry a heavier breed-specific health burden (1 high-prevalence conditions vs 0 for the Yorkshire Terrier). Budget for screening accordingly.
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