Side by side
Both columns come from the same cost model, so every row is a like for like comparison.
| Measure | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Pomeranian |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime cost | $38,323 | $30,779 |
| First year | $5,798 | $5,635 |
| Monthly average | $242 | $210 |
| Puppy price | $1,200 to $2,500 | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Routine care, yearly | $2,574 | $2,161 |
| Documented conditions | 15 | 9 |
| Median lifespan | 13.2 yrs | 12.2 yrs |
| Adult weight | 24 to 30 lb | 3 to 7 lb |
| Daily food | 1.9 cups | 0.5 cups |
| Grooming, yearly | $398 | $338 |
| Risk profile | Moderate | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Condition | Measured result | Treatment cost |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Hip dysplasia | 19%screened dogs | $1,200–$3,500 |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Ear infection | 7%1-yr clinical | $100–$270 |
| Anal sac impaction | 7%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Autoimmune thyroiditis | 1%screened dogs | $169–$455 |
| Degenerative myelopathy | 1%screened dogs | not priced |
| Congenital heart disease | 0%screened dogs | $534–$1,438 |
| Dental disease | n/a | $246–$663 |
| Tracheal collapse | n/a | $484–$1,302 |
| Patellar luxation | n/a | $1,000–$5,000 |
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Common questions
Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or a Pomeranian more expensive?
The Pomeranian is cheaper by about $7,544 over a lifetime. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: $38,323. Pomeranian: $30,779. Health costs are not inside either figure. They are documented separately below, in the units each study used.
Which lives longer, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or a Pomeranian?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has the longer typical lifespan. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13.2 years. Pomeranian: 12.2 years.
Which is healthier, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or a Pomeranian?
Both figures below are what it costs to own the dog, not what it costs if something goes wrong. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi's biggest single risk is skin disease, seen in 36% of the breed. For the Pomeranian 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.