Is the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi better for families with children?

Both the Dachshund and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.

Which sheds more, the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds more than the Dachshund. If shedding is a concern, the Dachshund is the lower-maintenance choice.

Which is easier to train, the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.

Is Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi bigger?

Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are a similar size (Small).

Which barks more, Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

Both bark a similar amount (high).

Which is better for apartment living, Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

For apartment or flat living, Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are an even match — either can work well.

Dachshund vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Which Sheds Less?

Dachshund vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi: full comparison

Trait	Dachshund	Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Size	Small	Small
Energy level	Medium	Medium
Trainability	Medium	High
Friendliness	High	Very High
Good with children	High	High
Grooming needs	Medium	Medium
Shedding	Medium	Very High
Barking	High	High
Protectiveness	High	Medium
Adaptability	High	Very High
Typical lifespan	13 years	13 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Key differences at a glance

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has noticeably higher shedding than the Dachshund.

Size and living space

The Dachshund is a small dog that suits apartments and smaller homes well and needs little floor space. By comparison, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small dog that suits apartments and smaller homes well and needs little floor space. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Dachshund thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi thrives on daily walks plus a bit of active play. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Dachshund wants brushing on a regular schedule to stay tidy and sheds a moderate amount, with heavier seasonal moults. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi wants brushing on a regular schedule to stay tidy and sheds heavily year-round and needs frequent vacuuming to keep up. If low upkeep matters to you, factor this in — the difference adds up over a dog's lifetime.

Temperament, training and family life

The Dachshund picks things up at a fair pace with steady practice, barks fairly often, especially to alert you and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi takes to training fast and works willingly, barks fairly often, especially to alert you and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. On guarding instinct, Dachshund is naturally alert and defends its people, whereas Pembroke Welsh Corgi announces visitors but stops short of guarding.

Which is better for…

For apartment or flat living, Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Pembroke Welsh Corgi has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Pembroke Welsh Corgi has the edge, as it is easier to train and more forgiving of beginner mistakes.
For being left alone during the workday, Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are an even match — either can work well.
For allergy sufferers, Dachshund has the edge, as it sheds less dander around the home.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Dachshund if you want less shedding around the home or you want a more protective, watchful guardian.

Choose the Pembroke Welsh Corgi if you want an easier dog to train, you want a more outgoing, sociable dog, or you want a more adaptable dog.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi better for families with children?: Both the Dachshund and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are considered good with children when properly socialised and supervised.
Which sheds more, the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds more than the Dachshund. If shedding is a concern, the Dachshund is the lower-maintenance choice.
Which is easier to train, the Dachshund or the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is generally the easier of the two to train, making it a better pick for less experienced owners.
Is Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi bigger?: Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are a similar size (Small).
Which barks more, Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?: Both bark a similar amount (high).
Which is better for apartment living, Dachshund or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?: For apartment or flat living, Dachshund and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are an even match — either can work well.

Dachshund vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi