Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, not to be confused with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, is one of the smallest dogs in the Herding Group. It's keen intelligence makes it an excellent working dog, and also one of the most popular. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a member of the Herding Group.

Breed History


Pembroke Welsh Corgi's can be traced back to 1107 A.D when Vikings and Flemish weavers brought the dogs with them to Wales. They have been herding since the 10th century.

The breed did not make an appearance in the United States until the 1930's. Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgi's were recognized as the same breed in the United Kingdom up until 1934, when through selective breeding became separate breeds.

Temperament
Pembroke's are very affectionate and family-oriented.They are easy to train and ranked as the eleventh smartest dog in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs. It is important to socialize young Pembroke Welsh Corgi's with other dogs, adults, and children to avoid anti-social behavior or aggression.

Appearance
There are five "allowed" colors for Pembroke Welsh Corgi's: Some Pembroke's are born with naturally bobbed tails, but others usually have theirs docked to conform to breed standard. They are 12 to 12 inches tall and the length of their body is 40 percent longer than their height. Males typically weigh 25 to 30 pounds, and females usually weigh 23 to 28 pounds.
 * Red: Most common of the colors, with or without white markings
 * Sable with white markings: Similar to red, with a light peppering of black
 * Fawn with white markings: Similar to the Sable, but a lighter red
 * Red-headed tri-color: Black dog with a red head, red spots above the eye, on the sides of the muzzle, on the legs, in the ears, and around the tail.White markings may also be present
 * Black-headed tri-color: Black and red, with red and white markings as described under "Red" above.