Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Better than the Scottish Deerhound as a Pet? Answer…

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Scottish Deerhound: Introduction

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

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

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 Scottish Deerhound.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound: Overview

A very important difference between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small-sized dog while the Scottish Deerhound is a giant-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 Scottish Deerhound belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound

FactorPembroke Welsh CorgiScottish Deerhound
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Height10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span12 to 14 years8 to 11 years
Does NOT chew on things4/52/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/52/5
Tolerates Being Alone3/52/5
Tolerates Hot Weather3/54/5
Dog Friendly3/52/5
General Health3/53/5
Low Prey Drive3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/51/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/51/5
Good For Novice Owners4/51/5
Easygoing2/53/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/54/5
Kid-Friendly4/54/5
Easy To Groom4/52/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/52/5
NOT Rambunctious2/51/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/51/5
Potential For Playfulness4/55/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/55/5
Does NOT Shed1/51/5
Easy To Train5/52/5
Intelligence5/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/55/5
WeightUp to 30 pounds75 to 110 pounds
Average Lifespan13.0 years9.5 years
Average Price$1700$980
Price Range$1200 – $2000$975 – $975
Temperament Score79.6 percent85.3 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency DNA test
  • Serum Bile Acid Test
    • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds16158
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds)1147

    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 Scottish Deerhound. 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 Scottish Deerhound is 67 out of 125.

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

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound

    Below is a list of where the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound are most different:

  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt well to apartment living. However, Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are good for new dog owners. However, Scottish Deerhounds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train. However, Scottish Deerhounds are not easy to train.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Scottish Deerhounds are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.

    • The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound

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

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound 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 Scottish Deerhound can tolerate cold weather.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound

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

    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, Scottish Deerhounds weigh 75 to 110 pounds when fully grown. Scottish Deerhounds are 28 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound

    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 Scottish Deerhounds is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Scottish Deerhounds is 9.5 years.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis live longer than Scottish Deerhounds.

    Temperament of the Scottish Deerhound Versus the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    The Scottish Deerhound has a better temperament than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    This is because the temperament score for the Scottish Deerhound is 85.3 percent while the temperament score for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 79.6 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 79.6 percent, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 85.3 percent, the Scottish Deerhound has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound by measuring the temperaments of 216 Pembroke Welsh Corgis and 34 Scottish Deerhounds.

    Price of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Price of Scottish Deerhound

    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 Scottish Deerhound puppy is $980. The price of the Scottish Deerhound typically ranges from $975 – $975. However, the price of the Scottish Deerhound can be as low as $975 and as high as $975. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1 Scottish Deerhound puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more expensive than the Scottish Deerhound.

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    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Scottish Deerhound
    Average Price $1700 $980
    Price Range $1200 to $2000 $975 to $975

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Scottish Deerhounds

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

    The Intelligence of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus the Intelligence of the Scottish Deerhound

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    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Scottish Deerhound
    Intelligence Rank 11 out of 130 dog breeds 47 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:
  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.

    • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has an obedience intelligence rank of 11 out of 130 dog breeds. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Pembroke Welsh Corgis tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Scottish Deerhound has an obedience intelligence rank of 47 out of 130 dog breeds. The Scottish Deerhound belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Scottish Deerhounds tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more intelligent than the Scottish Deerhound.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more popular with dog owners than the Scottish Deerhound. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 16 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Scottish Deerhound is 158 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

    Popularity of Scottish Deerhound

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    Year Pembroke Welsh Corgi Popularity Rank Scottish Deerhound Popularity Rank
    2013 24 165
    2014 22 157
    2015 20 152
    2016 18 154
    2017 15 168
    2018 13 158
    2019 10 149
    2020 11 166

    Health Problems of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Health Problems of Scottish Deerhound

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Scottish Deerhound is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Scottish Deerhound than for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    2 health tests are recommended for Pembroke Welsh Corgi while 3 tests are recommended for the Scottish Deerhound.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Pembroke Welsh Corgis and in Scottish Deerhounds.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health Problems

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Pembroke Welsh Corgis for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Pembroke Welsh Corgis here.

    Scottish Deerhound Health Problems

    Scottish Deerhounds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Scottish Deerhound puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Scottish Deerhound puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Scottish Deerhound breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Scottish Deerhounds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • FACTOR VII Deficiency DNA test
  • Serum Bile Acid Test

    • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Scottish Deerhounds here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Scottish Deerhounds

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed is Degenerative Myelopathy problems.

    This is because the Pembroke Welsh Corgi ranks 2 out of 70 dog breeds for Degenerative Myelopathy problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 4428 Pembroke Welsh Corgis, 2360 of them had Degenerative Myelopathy problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and how common these diseases are in Pembroke Welsh Corgis relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 2 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Von Willebrands problems: Rank 5 out of 15 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 41 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 79 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 85 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 109 out of 145 Dog Breeds

    • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Scottish Deerhound Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Scottish Deerhound ranks 4 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 148 Scottish Deerhounds, 5 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Scottish Deerhounds, and how common these diseases are in Scottish Deerhounds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 4 out of 159 Dog Breeds

    • The table below lists the common health problems in Pembroke Welsh Corgi and in Scottish Deerhound and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Scottish Deerhound:

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    Disease Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rank Scottish Deerhound Rank
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 2 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Von Willebrands problems 5 out of 15 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 41 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Elbow problems 79 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 85 out of 182 dog breeds Not Common
    Patella problems 109 out of 145 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems Not Common 4 out of 159 dog breeds
    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound

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

    Scottish Deerhounds do not like to be left alone.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi or the Scottish Deerhound

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

    Scottish Deerhounds do have a very low tendency to drool.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Scottish Deerhounds 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 Scottish Deerhound?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds 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 Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Scottish Deerhounds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Scottish Deerhound

    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.

    Scottish Deerhounds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Scottish Deerhounds Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis good family dogs? What about Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Scottish Deerhounds?

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

    Scottish Deerhounds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Easier to Train than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Scottish Deerhounds are not easy to train.

    Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Better for Apartment Owners than the Scottish Deerhound?

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Scottish Deerhounds do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

    Scottish Deerhounds 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 Scottish Deerhound vs Keeshond.
  • Cardigan Welsh Corgi (82 percent match with Pembroke Welsh Corgi). Here is our comparison of the Scottish Deerhound vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Scottish Deerhound

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

  • Alaskan Malamute (70 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Alaskan Malamute.
  • Icelandic Sheepdog (75 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Icelandic Sheepdog.
  • Rhodesian Ridgeback (73 percent match with Scottish Deerhound). Here is our comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs Rhodesian Ridgeback.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Scottish Deerhound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Korean Jindo Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Morkie     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Swedish Vallhund     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Black Russian Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Australian Shepherd     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Estrela Mountain Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Skye Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Finnish Spitz     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Miniature Pinscher     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Bracco Italiano     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pointer     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Basset Hound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Finnish Spitz     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Australian Kelpie     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Standard Poodle     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus English Cocker Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Entlebucher Mountain Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Cockalier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Cairn Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Black Mouth Cur     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Briard     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Norfolk Terrier     

    Scottish Deerhound Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Scottish Deerhound versus Weimaraner     Scottish Deerhound versus Goldendoodle     Scottish Deerhound versus Portuguese Pointer     Scottish Deerhound versus Pyredoodle     Scottish Deerhound versus Labradoodle     Scottish Deerhound versus Yorkshire Terrier     Scottish Deerhound versus Cavachon     Scottish Deerhound versus Redbone Coonhound     Scottish Deerhound versus Schipperke     Scottish Deerhound versus Mal Shi     Scottish Deerhound versus Bichon Frise     Scottish Deerhound versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Scottish Deerhound versus Bloodhound     Scottish Deerhound versus Australian Terrier     Scottish Deerhound versus Boxer     Scottish Deerhound versus Berger Picard     Scottish Deerhound versus French Bulldog     Scottish Deerhound versus Akita Chow     Scottish Deerhound versus Dutch Shepherd     Scottish Deerhound versus Labradoodle     Scottish Deerhound versus Havanese     Scottish Deerhound versus Cesky Terrier     Scottish Deerhound versus Australian Cattle Dog     Scottish Deerhound versus American Foxhound     Scottish Deerhound versus Goldendoodle     

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