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Name	Australian Terrier	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	English Setter
Origins	Australia	Wales	England
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie	Corgi Pem Pembroke	Laverack Llewellin Setter Lawerack
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Small	Small	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or Pembroke Welsh Corgi? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter weight comparison:	9-14 pounds (4-6 kg)	Male: 24-31 pounds (10-14 kg), Female: 24-28 pounds (11-13 kg)	Male: 55-80 pounds (25-36 kg), Female: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	11.5 pounds (5 kg)	Male: 27.5 pounds (12 kg), Female: 26 pounds (12 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height Which is taller, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter height comparison:	9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 10-11 inches (25-28 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$2000	$400-$600
Availability Which is easier to get, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Frequent: The Australian Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The English Setter is quite easy to get.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter intelligence:	Smart: The Australian Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The English Setter dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter trainability comparison.	Australian Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	English Setter dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	English Setter dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Australian Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	English Setter dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Outright Tempered Companionable Spirited	Playful Intelligent Friendly Affectionate Lively Going Cheerful	Energetic Intelligent Gentle Strong Willed Mischievous
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Australian Terrier dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Average: Australian Terrier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: English Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter social needs comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are a social breed. See more.	English Setter dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Australian Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	English Setter dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Australian Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	English Setter dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter playfulness comparison:	The Australian Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a playful breed. See more.	The English Setter is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Average: The Australian Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average to High: The English Setter is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Australian Terrier indoors.	Very house-friendly dog the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the English Setter breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Australian Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: English Setter dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	English Setter dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Australian Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Pembroke Welsh Corgi bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Australian Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The English Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter mouthiness comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	English Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Australian Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The English Setter is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter health problems comparison:	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Retinal Dysplasia Degenerative Myelopathy Cystinuria	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Australian Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Pembroke Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The English Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Australian Terrier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi and English Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Australian Terrier: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of English Setter: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The English Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter energy level comparison:	Australian Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	English Setter dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Australian Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	English Setter dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	English Setter dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The English Setter breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter coat comparison:	Rough	Fluffy	Feathered
Colors What are the original Australian Terrier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi and English Setter color?	Tan Red Blue Sandy	Red Fawn Sable Black & Tan	Tan Blue Orange Tricolor Liver Lemon Belton
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter grooming comparison:	Average: The Australian Terrier requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The English Setter requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or {name3 shedding:	Australian Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	English Setter dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Medium ⏺ The Australian Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The English Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Australian Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The English Setter is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Australian Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	English Setter dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which dog is more friendly?	Australian Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	English Setter dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	English Setter dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter?	Australian Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	English Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Yes Australian Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes English Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Australian Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pembroke Welsh Corgi is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No English Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Australian Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pembroke Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	English Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Australian Terrier or Pembroke Welsh Corgi or English Setter? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter?	Not really Australian Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes English Setter breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Australian Terrier and Pembroke Welsh Corgi and English Setter have?	3-6 puppies	6-7 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Australian Terrier vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs English Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1960 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1878 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	Unknown

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