Why the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is Better than the Sloughi as a Pet

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2022

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus Sloughi: Introduction

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

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

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 Sloughi.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi: Overview

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

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

FactorPembroke Welsh CorgiSloughi
Does NOT Drool5/55/5
Height10 to 12 inches tall at the shoulder24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span12 to 14 years12 to 16 years
Does NOT chew on things4/53/5
Tendency NOT to Wander4/53/5
Weight22 to 31 pounds40 to 63 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone3/53/5
Tolerates Hot Weather3/53/5
Dog Friendly3/54/5
General Health3/53/5
Low Prey Drive3/51/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor3/53/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living4/54/5
Good For Novice Owners4/52/5
Easygoing2/52/5
Tolerates Cold Weather4/52/5
Kid-Friendly4/55/5
Easy To Groom4/55/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight2/54/5
NOT Rambunctious2/51/5
Minimal Exercise Needs2/51/5
Potential For Playfulness4/53/5
Affectionate With Family5/55/5
Friendly Toward Strangers5/53/5
Does NOT Shed1/53/5
Easy To Train5/53/5
Intelligence5/54/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl1/54/5
Average Lifespan13.0 years14.0 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
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test
  • 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 Sloughi. 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 Sloughi is 79 out of 125.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

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

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

  • Pembroke Welsh Corgis are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl. However, Sloughis are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • The Similarities Between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi

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

  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi 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 Sloughi get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi are very playful.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi are highly intelligent.
  • Size Comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

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

    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 Sloughi weighs 40 to 63 pounds when fully grown. The Sloughi is 24 to 29 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Size of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Size of Sloughi

    Lifespan of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

    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 Sloughi is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of the Sloughi is 14.0 years.

    The Sloughi live longer than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

    Temperament of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Versus the Sloughi

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

    This is because the temperament score for the Sloughi 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 Sloughi has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Sloughi by measuring the temperaments of 216 Pembroke Welsh Corgis and 3 Sloughis.

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

    The Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Popularity of Sloughi

    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 Sloughi over the years.

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

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Popularity of Sloughi

    Year Pembroke Welsh Corgi Popularity Rank Sloughi Popularity Rank
    2013 24 no data
    2014 22 no data
    2015 20 no data
    2016 18 185.0
    2017 15 188.0
    2018 13 192.0
    2019 10 191.0
    2020 11 189.0
    2021 11 193.0

    Health Problems of Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Health Problems of Sloughi

    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 Sloughi 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 Sloughi is prone to more genetic health problems than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

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

    2 health tests are recommended for Pembroke Welsh Corgi while 6 tests are recommended for the Sloughi.

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

    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.

    Sloughi Health Problems

    Sloughis are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Sloughi 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 Sloughi puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Sloughi 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 Sloughis for:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Exam by a veterinarian with Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology
  • DNA Repository
  • Eye Examination by a board certified ACVO Ophthalmologist- minimum age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Sloughi

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

    Sloughis can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Pembroke Welsh Corgis shed more than Sloughis?

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

    Sloughis shed moderately.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to groom.

    Sloughis are very easy to groom.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Sloughis get along very well with other dogs.

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

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

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train.

    Sloughis are fairly easy to train.

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

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

    Sloughis do have a very low tendency to drool.

    How Kid-friendly are Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Sloughis?

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

    Sloughis get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

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

    Sloughis 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 Sloughis?

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

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

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Pembroke Welsh Corgi vs. Sloughi

    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.

    Sloughis have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Pembroke Welsh Corgis Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Sloughis Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Sloughis can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis adapt very well to apartment living.

    Sloughis adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very good for new dog owners.

    Sloughis 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 Sloughi. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to other breeds:

    Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Bordoodle     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pomapoo     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Whippet     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Pharaoh Hound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Chorkie     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Korean Jindo Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Briard     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus King Shepherd     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Coton de Tulear     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus American Bulldog     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Greyhound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Harrier     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Italian Greyhound     Pembroke Welsh Corgi versus Rottweiler     

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