Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a herding dog breed, which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgi: the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The corgi is one of the smallest dogs in the Herding Group. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famed for being the preferred breed of Queen Elizabeth II, who owns several. These dogs have been favored by British royalty for more than seventy years. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been ranked at #11 in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, and is thus considered an excellent working dog. The Corgi is proportional to larger...
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Breed Group:	Herding Group
Place of Origin:	United Kingdom
Also Known As:	PWC, Pembroke, Corgi, Pem

Description of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Colors

Fawn, Black & Tan, Sable, Red, Black & White, Blue

Temperament

Friendly, Outgoing, Bold, Protective, Tenacious, Playful

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Male	10 in.	12 in.	22 lbs.	26.5 lbs.
Female	10 in.	12 in.	22 lbs.	24.3 lbs.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Image Gallery

Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup relaxing.	Tricolor Corgi with predominant black coloring.
A Corgi with sable markings.	Fluffy tricolor corgi.
Red Coated Pembroke doing agility teeter-totter.	Red and white Pembroke Corgi on the farm, pictured at 5 months.

Behavior and Traits of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Low Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
14 yr.
Low Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Herding Group

Herding Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. It does not refer to one particular type of dog. How the Herding Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Herding Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the term Herding Group. The international kennel club association, the Fédération Cynologique...
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi place of origin

United Kingdom

Population: 62,218,761

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a sovereign state located off the north-western coast of continental Europe. The country includes the island of Great Britain, the north-eastern part of the island of Ireland and many smaller islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with another sovereign state—the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border the UK is surrounded by the...
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