Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information & Pictures
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Info Sheet: | |
|---|---|
| Trainability: | High |
| Watchdog: | Very High |
| Shedding: | Twice Yearly |
| Grooming: | Low |
| Exercise Requirements: | Medium |
| Good with Children: | Considerate children |
| Activity Level: | Medium |
| AKC Popularity: | 22nd of 155 |
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Temperament
Very intelligent, obedient, and protective, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a very devoted and loving creature, and is good with considerate children, although can be wary around strangers and males can be aggressive around other males.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Physical features
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a long, low body and a broad skull. Its ears are large and erect, and its eyes dark and black-rimmed. The coat of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is soft, and the colouring of the coat can be sable, fawn, red, or black and tan, and it also has white markings. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has quite a muscular little body and an inquisitive expression. The height of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is around 10-12 inches, and the weight around 24-30 pounds.
Is he right for you?
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi makes a good, devoted, and loyal pet, and its very strong protective instinct makes it ideal for those that want a good watchdog. However, if you have other male dogs and young children you should ensure that the dog is socialized very early on. Those living in apartments will be fine with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi – although they can be quite noisy. If you don’t have a yard or garden, however, you should ensure that you are able to provide sufficient exercise for the dog.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Health Problems
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be prone to putting on weight, and can also suffer from glaucoma, back problems, and PRA. Owners should be careful not to overfeed this breed, as excessive weight can lead to a range of associated health problems.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Grooming requirements
The grooming requirements for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are relatively low, and requires simple regular combing and brushing with a firm bristle brush. These dogs only need to be bathed when necessary and not on a regular basis.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi History
The actual origins of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are unclear, although there are theories that link the breed to the Swedish Vallhunds that the Vikings brought to Wales many centuries ago. The breed has certainly been developed in the Pembrokeshire area of Wales in the UK, and has been considered a separate breed from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi for around seven decades.
Popularity
In 2006 the Pembroke Welsh Corgi ranked 22nd of 155 on the AKC popularity list, and this was a very slight rise from its position of 23rd in 2005.
Dog group
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi comes under the AKC Herding Group