Which is Better between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky? A Very Detailed Review.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Pomsky: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky? 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 Pomsky 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 Pomsky.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky 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 Pomsky. 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 Pomsky.

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 Pomsky.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky: Overview

Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are similar in size. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are both small-sized dogs.

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 Pomsky belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to the Pomsky 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 Pomsky

Factor Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pomsky
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Height 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder 10 to 15 inches
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 3/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 4/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 4/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 4/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Easy To Train 5/5 3/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 1/5 1/5
Weight Up to 30 pounds 7 to 38 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1700 $2270
Price Range $1200 – $2000 $1500 – $2995
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 Pomsky. 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 Pomsky is 76 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a better pet than the Pomsky. 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 Pomsky so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky

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

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky 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 Pomsky adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky 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 Pomsky can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky

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

    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, Pomskys weigh 7 to 38 pounds when fully grown. Pomskys are 10 to 15 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky

    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 Pomskys is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Pomskys is 13.5 years.

    Pomskys live longer than Pembroke Welsh Corgis.

    Price of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Price of Pomsky

    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 Pomsky puppy is $2270. The price of the Pomsky typically ranges from $1500 – $2995. However, the price of the Pomsky can be as low as $500 and as high as $7000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 823 Pomsky puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pomsky is more expensive than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Pomsky
    Average Price $1700 $2270
    Price Range $1200 to $2000 $1500 to $2995

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Pomsky. For different price points, the charts show how many Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies or how many Pomsky 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 Pomskys

    A breakdown of the prices of Pomskys

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy or the Pomsky 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.

    Adopting the Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Adopting the Pomsky

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Pembroke Welsh Corgis and many Pomskys are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Eevee that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Pembroke Welsh Corgis like Eevee on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Pomskys are also available for adoption. For example, Asher is a Male Pomsky that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Pomskys like Asher that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Pomsky can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Lucky – Awesome Corgi Mix Man! is the name of another Pembroke Welsh Corgi (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    You can find more Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Pomskys that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky

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

    Pomskys do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Pomskys?

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

    Pomskys shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

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

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

    Pomskys do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Pomskys 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 Pomsky?

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

    Pomskys have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

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

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

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Pomskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Pomsky

    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.

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

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

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

    Pomskys can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Pomskys get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Pomskys?

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

    Pomskys do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Pomskys are fairly easy to train.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Pomskys adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

    Pomskys are not the best dogs 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 Pomsky vs Keeshond.
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (82 percent match with Pembroke Welsh Corgi). Here is our comparison of the Pomsky vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Pomsky

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Pomsky 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 Pomsky:

  • Pomeranian (78 percent match with Pomsky). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Pomeranian.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Pomsky Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomsky. 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 Pomsky better suits you and your family.