Border Collie vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Breed Compatibility
91% Compatible
Energy Level
Border Collie: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Energetic0.8
Very Compatible
Trainability
Border Collie: Eager to Please1.0
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Agreeable0.6
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Border Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Cardigan Welsh Corgi: Weekly Brushing0.4
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Moderate
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Border Collie3/5
Cardigan Welsh Corgi4/5
Good with Other Dogs
Border Collie3/5
Cardigan Welsh Corgi3/5
Good with Strangers
Border Collie4/5
Cardigan Welsh Corgi4/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Border Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
CEA: Eye development disorder
MDR1: Drug sensitivity gene
TNS: Neurological condition
CL: Neurological disorder
Epilepsy: Seizure disorder
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
PRA: Progressive eye disease
DM: Degenerative myelopathy
IVDD: Spinal disc problems
CHD: Cardiac health concerns
vWD: Blood clotting disorder
Pros & Cons Comparison
Border Collie
Pros
Extremely intelligent
Highly trainable
Athletic and agile
Loyal and devoted
Excellent working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
May be too intense for novice owners
Strong herding instinct
Needs constant mental stimulation
Can be overly sensitive
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pros
Intelligent and trainable
Loyal family companion
Good watchdog
Adaptable to different living situations
Cons
Prone to back problems
Heavy shedder
Can be stubborn
Requires regular exercise
Border Collie Fun Fact
Border Collies can learn to recognize over 1,000 words and can understand complex multi-step commands.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Fun Fact
Despite similar appearances, Cardigan Welsh Corgis are older than their Pembroke cousins by about 2000 years!
Heritage & Purpose
Border Collie
Origin:
Developed in the border country between Scotland and England during the 1700s, these dogs revolutionized sheep herding with their distinctive 'eye' and precise control of livestock.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Origin:
Welsh farmers developed these dogs in Cardiganshire during medieval times for herding cattle, driving livestock to market, and protecting farmsteads.
Special Considerations
Border Collie
Requires extensive daily exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Early socialization crucial.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Regular spine care needed due to long back. Requires consistent exercise but avoid high-impact activities. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons.
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