What's in this Pembroke Welsh Corgi Guide?

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Quick Stats:

Other Common Names:
Welsh Corgi Pembroke, Corgi, Welsh (Pembroke)

Description:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a low set and long dog breed with heavy bones. It has large, erect ears; it has barely any tail (compared to the Cardigan, which has a long tail). It has a fox-like, wedged head and a broad, flat skull.

Smart, protective and obedient

Country of Origin:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated in Great Britain

Height:
Pembroke Welsh Corgis range from 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm).

Weight:
Male Pembroke Welsh Corgis weigh about 25 to 30 pounds (11 to kg); females about 24 to 28 pounds (11 to 13 kg).

Colors:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi's colors can be red, sable, fawn, black and tan; s/he may also have white markings on the legs, chest and neck.

Coat:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi's outer coat is thick, coarse and of medium length and s/he has a short, weather-resistant undercoat.

Temperament:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is intelligent, obedient, protective and devoted to the family. Good with respectful children, the Pembroke can be a good guard dog. They can be prolific barkers, making them a good alarm dog. They don't take easily to strangers, so early training and socializing is important.

Health Concerns:
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are generally a healthy dog breed. Hip dysplasia, spinal disc problems, autoimmune diseases and cataracts have occasionally been observed in the breed.

Life Expectancy:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be expected to live 12 to 15 years.

Living Environment:
The Pembroke is a good apartment dog. Although no yard is necessary since the breed is active indoors, regular long walks are a necessity.

AKC Group:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is in the herding group

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