Side by side
Both columns come from the same cost model, so every row is a like for like comparison.
| Measure | Cane Corso | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime cost | $29,657 | $38,323 |
| First year | $7,207 | $5,798 |
| Monthly average | $305 | $242 |
| Puppy price | $1,500 to $4,000 | $1,200 to $2,500 |
| Routine care, yearly | $3,083 | $2,574 |
| Documented conditions | 10 | 15 |
| Median lifespan | 8.1 yrs | 13.2 yrs |
| Adult weight | 88 to 120 lb | 24 to 30 lb |
| Daily food | 5.3 cups | 1.9 cups |
| Grooming, yearly | $250 | $398 |
| Risk profile | High, mid life | |
| Biggest single risk | Skin disease | Skin disease |
Health risks compared
What tends to go wrong in each breed, how often, and what it costs to treat.
| Condition | Measured result | Treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Elbow dysplasia | 21%screened dogs | $3,000–$5,000 |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Periodontal disease | 13%1-yr clinical | $246–$663 |
| Ear infection | 7%1-yr clinical | $100–$270 |
| Autoimmune thyroiditis | 7%screened dogs | $169–$455 |
| Anal sac impaction | 7%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Patellar luxation | 1%screened dogs | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Degenerative myelopathy | 0%screened dogs | not priced |
| Hip dysplasia | n/a | $3,500–$7,000 |
| Bloat | n/a | $3,709–$9,986 |
| Eyelid abnormalities | n/a | $662–$1,782 |
| Condition | Measured result | Treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Extracted teeth (US) | 20%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Fractured teeth (US) | 14%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Dental calculus (US) | 14%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Periodontal disease | 13%1-yr clinical | $246–$663 |
| Dog bite (US) | 12%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Giardia (US) | 10%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Anal sac impaction | 7%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Seasonal allergies (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Conjunctivitis (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Bordetella and/or parainfluenza (US) | 6%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Osteoarthritis (US) | 6%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Coccidia (US) | 6%lifetime, owner | not priced |
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Common questions
Is a Cane Corso or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi more expensive?
The Cane Corso is cheaper by about $8,666 over a lifetime. Cane Corso: $29,657. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: $38,323. Health costs are not inside either figure. They are documented separately below, in the units each study used.
Which lives longer, a Cane Corso or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has the longer typical lifespan. Cane Corso: 8.1 years. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13.2 years.
Which is healthier, a Cane Corso or a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Both figures below are what it costs to own the dog, not what it costs if something goes wrong. The Cane Corso's biggest single risk is skin disease, seen in 36% of the breed. For the Pembroke Welsh Corgi it is skin disease, at 36%.
How we calculated this
Both breeds run through one model, so the comparison is like for like. Full method.