Side by side
Both columns come from the same cost model, so every row is a like for like comparison.
| Measure | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Yorkshire Terrier |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime cost | $38,323 | $37,904 |
| First year | $5,798 | $5,977 |
| Monthly average | $242 | $237 |
| Puppy price | $1,200 to $2,500 | $1,200 to $3,000 |
| Routine care, yearly | $2,574 | $2,503 |
| Documented conditions | 15 | 18 |
| Median lifespan | 13.2 yrs | 13.3 yrs |
| Adult weight | 24 to 30 lb | 4 to 7 lb |
| Daily food | 1.9 cups | 0.6 cups |
| Grooming, yearly | $398 | $668 |
| Risk profile | Moderate | |
| Biggest single risk | Skin disease | Periodontal 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Periodontal disease | 21%1-yr clinical | $246–$663 |
| Anal sac impaction | 4%1-yr clinical | $84–$226 |
| Overgrown nails | 6%1-yr clinical | $36–$98 |
| Extracted teeth (US) | 40%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Skin disease | 36%1-yr clinical | $252–$679 |
| Digestive disease | 30%1-yr clinical | $354–$954 |
| Dental calculus (US) | 29%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Patellar luxation | 17%screened dogs | $1,000–$5,000 |
| Musculoskeletal disease | 15%1-yr clinical | $281–$756 |
| Cataracts (US) | 12%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Patellar luxation (US) | 11%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Retained deciduous teeth (US) | 9%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Gingivitis (US) | 8%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Ear infection | 7%1-yr clinical | $100–$270 |
| Hip dysplasia | 7%screened dogs | $1,200–$3,500 |
| Dog bite (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Pancreatitis (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Tracheal collapse (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Osteoarthritis (US) | 7%lifetime, owner | not priced |
| Tracheal collapse | n/a | $484–$1,302 |
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Common questions
Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or a Yorkshire Terrier more expensive?
The Yorkshire Terrier is cheaper by about $419 over a lifetime. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: $38,323. Yorkshire Terrier: $37,904. 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 Yorkshire Terrier?
The Yorkshire Terrier has the longer typical lifespan. Pembroke Welsh Corgi: 13.2 years. Yorkshire Terrier: 13.3 years.
Which is healthier, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi or a Yorkshire Terrier?
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 Yorkshire Terrier it is periodontal disease, at 21%.
How we calculated this
Both breeds run through one model, so the comparison is like for like. Full method.