Which is Better between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh?

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2022

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Azawakh: Introduction

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

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

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 Azawakh.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh: Overview

A very important difference between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small-sized dog while the Azawakh is a large-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 Azawakh 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 Azawakh: Comparison Table

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

FactorPembroke Welsh CorgiAzawakh
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Height10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span12 to 14 years12 to 15 years
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/54/5
Weight22 to 31 pounds33 to 55 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone3/53/5
Tolerates Hot Weather3/55/5
Dog Friendly3/53/5
General Health3/53/5
Low Prey Drive3/52/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/54/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/55/5
Good For Novice Owners4/52/5
Easygoing2/53/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/51/5
Kid-Friendly4/52/5
Easy To Groom4/55/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/53/5
NOT Rambunctious2/53/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/52/5
Potential For Playfulness4/53/5
Affectionate With Family5/54/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/52/5
Does NOT Shed1/53/5
Easy To Train5/53/5
Intelligence5/53/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/55/5
Average Lifespan13.0 years13.5 years
Average Price$1700No Data
Price Range$1200 – $2000No Data
Temperament Score79.6 percent100.0 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • No Data
    Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds16189

    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 Azawakh. 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 Azawakh is 81 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a better pet than the Azawakh. So, you should get a Pembroke Welsh Corgi!

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh

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

  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis can tolerate cold weather. However, Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very friendly towards strangers. However, Azawakhs are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Azawakhs are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh

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

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh 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 Azawakh adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh 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 Azawakh are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Size Comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

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

    The Pembroke Welsh Corgi weighs 22 to 31 pounds when fully grown. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, the Azawakh weighs 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. The Azawakh is 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Size of Azawakh

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

    The lifespan of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 13.0 years.

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

    The Azawakh live longer than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

    Temperament of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus the Azawakh

    The Azawakh has a better temperament than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    This is because the temperament score for the Azawakh is 100.0 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 100.0 percent, the Azawakh has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Azawakh by measuring the temperaments of 216 Pembroke Welsh Corgis and 1 Azawakhs.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

    The Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Popularity of Azawakh

    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 Azawakh over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is more popular with dog owners than the Azawakh. 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 Azawakh is 189 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Azawakh

    Popularity of Azawakh

    Year Pembroke Welsh Corgi Popularity Rank Azawakh Popularity Rank
    2013 24 no data
    2014 22 no data
    2015 20 no data
    2016 18 no data
    2017 15 no data
    2018 13 no data
    2019 10 190.0
    2020 11 193.0
    2021 11 185.0

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Azawakh

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

    Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Azawakhs?

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

    Azawakhs shed moderately.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

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

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

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

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

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

    Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Azawakhs?

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

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

    Does the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Azawakh?

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

    Azawakhs 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 Azawakhs?

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

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Azawakh

    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.

    Azawakhs 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 Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

    Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Other Dog Breeds

    You may also be interested in how the Pembroke Welsh Corgi compares to other breeds aside from the Azawakh. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to other breeds:

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus English Setter     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Chow Chow     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Chihuahua     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Hovawart     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Swedish Vallhund     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Shiloh Shepherd     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Irish Setter     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Kuvasz     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Ibizan Hound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Toy Fox Terrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Bolognese     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Afador     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Norwegian Lundehund     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Boxer     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Mudi     

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