Breed Comparison: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Pomchi

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Pomchi: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and for the Pomchi. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Pomchi.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi: Overview

A very important difference between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small-sized dog while the Pomchi is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi belongs to the Herding Dogs group. Herding Dogs were bred for moving livestock, including sheep, cattle, and even reindeer. Herding dogs work closely with their human shepherds, and their natural intelligence and responsiveness make them highly trainable. They have high levels of energy, which needs to be channeled properly to prevent destructive behavior. Herding breeds are protective of their people and property and make excellent watchdogs. Their intelligence, agility, and activity level make them well suited to dog sports.

On the other hand, the Pomchi belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to the Pomchi based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi

Factor Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pomchi
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 6 to 10 inches
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 18 years
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 3/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 2/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 3/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 2/5
Weight Up to 30 pounds 4 to 12 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 15.0 years
Average Price $1700 $1000
Price Range $1200 – $2000 $650 – $1288
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • No Data

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Pomchi. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 85 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Pomchi is 78 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a better pet than the Pomchi. So, you should get the Pembroke Welsh Corgi!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are most similar:

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis weigh Up to 30 pounds when fully grown. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Pomchis weigh 4 to 12 pounds when fully grown. Pomchis are 6 to 10 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi

    The lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgis is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgis is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Pomchis is between 12 to 18 years. The average lifespan of Pomchis is 15.0 years.

    Pomchis live longer than Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

    Price of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Price of Pomchi

    The average price of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy is $1700. The price of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi typically ranges from $1200 – $2000. However, the price of a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be as low as $100 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1329 Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Pomchi puppy is $1000. The price of the Pomchi typically ranges from $650 – $1288. However, the price of the Pomchi can be as low as $100 and as high as $2500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 130 Pomchi puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more expensive than the Pomchi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pomchi
    Average Price $1700 $1000
    Price Range $1200 to $2000 $650 to $1288

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Pomchi. For different price points, the charts show how many Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies or how many Pomchi puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pembroke Welsh Corgis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pembroke Welsh Corgis. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomchis

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomchis

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy or the Pomchi puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Pomchis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Pomchis?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Pomchis shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Pomchi

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Pomchis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Pomchis require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Pomchis have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis Bark and Howl? What about Pomchis?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Pomchis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Pomchis Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pomchis cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Pomchi

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Pomchis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Pomchis Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Pomchis can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Pomchis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis good family dogs? What about Pomchis?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Pomchis are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Pomchis?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Pomchis get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Easier to Train than the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Pomchis are fairly easy to train.

    Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Better for Apartment Owners than the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pomchis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Pomchi?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

    Pomchis are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pembroke Welsh Corgi:

  • Keeshond (79 percent match with Pembroke Welsh Corgi). Here is our comparison of the Pomchi vs Keeshond.
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (82 percent match with Pembroke Welsh Corgi). Here is our comparison of the Pomchi vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomchi

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomchi that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Pomchi:

  • Morkie (79 percent match with Pomchi). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Morkie.
  • Skye Terrier (78 percent match with Pomchi). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Skye Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and how the Pomchi compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and of the Pomchi to other breeds:

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pomchi Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomchi. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomchi better suits you and your family.