Size matchup
Australian Shepherd vs Pembroke Welsh Corgi: size & weight
Typical weight (40-65 lbs vs 25-30 lbs) and height (18-23 inches vs 10-12 inches)—so you can tell who’s bigger on the metrics that matter.
Australian Shepherd
medium · energy 5/5
40-65 lbs
Weight mid ~53 lbs
18-23 inches
Height mid ~20.5 in
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
small · energy 4/5
25-30 lbs
Weight mid ~28 lbs
10-12 inches
Height mid ~11.0 in
Corgis are short and low; Aussies stand much taller at the shoulder despite overlapping “herding dog” searches.
Typical weight
- Australian Shepherd: 40-65 lbs (mid ~53 lbs)
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 25-30 lbs (mid ~28 lbs)
Australian Shepherd usually tips the scale higher.
Typical height (withers)
- Australian Shepherd: 18-23 inches (mid ~20.5 in)
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 10-12 inches (mid ~11.0 in)
Australian Shepherd is typically taller at the shoulder.
Size class & fit
Australian Shepherd
medium · lifespan 12-15 years
Intelligent, Energetic, Loyal
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
small · lifespan 12-15 years
Intelligent, Alert, Friendly
Size drives food bills, car space, crate size, and how hard a jump lands on kids and seniors. Pair this page with lifestyle compare when temperament matters as much as inches.
Planning verdict
Lean Australian Shepherd
Lean Australian Shepherd if you want a medium dog around 40-65 lbs and 18-23 inches, with energy 5/5.
Lean Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Lean Pembroke Welsh Corgi if you prefer small size near 25-30 lbs and 10-12 inches, with energy 4/5.
FAQs
- Which is bigger, a Australian Shepherd or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
- By typical weight/height midpoints, the Australian Shepherd tends to be larger overall. Australian Shepherd typically weighs about 40-65 lbs (mid ~53 lbs) versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi at 25-30 lbs (mid ~28 lbs). Height at the shoulder is commonly listed around 18-23 inches vs 10-12 inches. Australian Shepherd is medium; Pembroke Welsh Corgi is small. On typical midpoints, Australian Shepherd tends to be the larger dog.
- Which is taller, Australian Shepherd or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
- Australian Shepherd is typically taller at the withers (18-23 inches vs 10-12 inches).
- Which weighs more, Australian Shepherd or Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
- Australian Shepherd usually weighs more (40-65 lbs vs 25-30 lbs).
- Are Australian Shepherd and Pembroke Welsh Corgi the same size class?
- No—Australian Shepherd is medium and Pembroke Welsh Corgi is small.
- Do males and females change the size comparison?
- Often yes. Males are commonly at the high end of weight/height ranges and females at the low end. Always check the actual dog (or parents) rather than breed averages alone.
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References
- How to Choose the Right Dog Breed — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- How Long Will Your Dog Live? Size Matters — American Kennel Club (AKC)
- General Dog Care — ASPCA