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Welsh Corgi Pembroke

Small Breed

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been described as a 'large dog in a small dogs body' due to it's extremely active and intelligent nature.

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Breed standards

Country of origin

Great Britain

Weight

Males 10-12 kg / 22-26 lbs; Females 10-11 kg / 20-24 lbs (standards may vary)

Height

25-31 cm / 10-12 inches (standards may vary)

Coat

Straight, medium length hair.

Markings

Red, Sable, Fawn, Black and Tan. Can have some white markings on the legs, brisket and neck

Lifespan

Above, 12-15 years

An excellent guardian despite it's small size, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is furiously protective of it's property and owners, although this can lead to trouble due to their size. Their complete devotion is unquestionable and this, coupled with their excitable nature, make them brilliant companions.

Temperament

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a happy, outgoing dog that is never aggressive or nervous around people. Once trained, it is a very obedient dog that will always do what you command with a high level of intelligence. If not trained from a young age then they may become over-protective of their owners and what they class as their possessions.

  • Poor
    Children
    Good
  • Very
    Combativeness
    Not very
  • Very
    Dominance
    Not very
  • Not very
    Friendliness
    Good
  • Not very
    Independence
    Very
  • Loud
    Noise
    Quiet
  • Not very
    Trainability
    Very

Good to know

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an obedient dog, once trained, with a distinctive, beautiful look, and the good-looking coat gives the breed a royal look.

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  • Makes a good family pet
  • Capable working dog in a variety of roles
  • Only a little grooming is needed
  • Adapts well to most climates
  • Is good for novice owners
  • Does not require trimming or stripping
  • Can be happy in an apartment if exercised properly
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  • Can become very possessive
  • Very active indoors
  • Needs sufficient daily exercise
  • Strong herding instinct
  • Tendency to put on weight
  • Prone to eye disorders, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, glaucoma and back disorders
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