Cairn Terrier
VS
Welsh Corgi Pembroke
Cairn Terrier vs Welsh Corgi Pembroke
Compare Cairn Terrier and Welsh Corgi Pembroke side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Cairn Terrier
Welsh Corgi Pembroke
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
28 – 31 cm
26 – 31 cm
Weight
7 – 8 kg
10 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
15 – 17 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
1/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
4/5
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Characteristics
Cairn Terrier
Great with kids
Easy to train
Small
Welsh Corgi Pembroke
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Small
Summary
About Cairn Terrier
Small, sturdy Scottish terrier bred to hunt among rocky cairns. Around 28–31 cm tall with a harsh, weatherproof double coat needing regular stripping and brushing. Bold, curious, affectionate, and vocal; enjoys daily walks, mental stimulation, and active family life. Generally hardy and long-lived.
About Welsh Corgi Pembroke
The Welsh Corgi Pembroke is a small, sturdy herding dog with short legs, a fox-like face, and a weather-resistant double coat that sheds year-round. Intelligent, active, and people-oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, kind training, and careful weight and back management.
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