Pembroke Welsh Corgi Characteristics
- Size
- Medium
- Energy
- Moderate
- Coat
- Coarse, long outer coat; Short, thick, weather-resistant undercoat.
- Weight
- 22-26 lbs
About Pembroke Welsh Corgis
One of two distinct breeds known as "Corgis," these low-to-the-ground pups are loveable and devoted. They are the oldest breed of herding dog, used by farmers to herd cattle. This breed's body is often twice as long as its height, but it is agile and active and requires daily exercise. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are intelligent, easily trained to do tricks, and are excellent with children and families. They thrive on human companionship and have an overwhelming desire to please their families. They usually make great guard dogs as well.
Did You Know?
Unlike the Cardigan Corgi, the Pembroke is born without a tail. This was useful for when the breed was used to herd cattle (nothing for the cows to step on!).
Origin
Scarce records on this breed make it difficult to trace its origin, but some historians claim that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is descended from Vallhunds, Swedish cattle dogs, while others believe they may have come from dogs that were brought to Wales by Flemish weavers in the 12th century.