Discover the Pembroke Welsh Corgie. Below explains some key information about breed.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (pronounced /ˈkɔrɡi/) is a herding dog breed which is said to have originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgis: the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The Corgi is the smallest dog in the Herding Group. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famed for being the preferred breed ofQueen Elizabeth II, who owns several. These dogs have been a dog favoured 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 Pembroke is a low-built dog whose upright ears give it a very expressive fox-like appearance. Tails are often short or absent, some naturally, others due to docking. Overall the Pembroke has a sturdy, confident and athletic build that has given it the loving nickname of a “big dog trapped in a small dog’s body.” Like most herding breeds, Pembrokes are active, intelligent and athletic dogs. As working dogs, Pembrokes were originally used to herd sheep, horses and cattle, a task they accomplished by “nipping” at their heels, their short legs helping kicks pass safely over their heads.
A Pembroke is 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) tall at the shoulder and is 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38 cm) in length;[citation needed] Pembrokes in peak condition weigh about 27 pounds (12 kg) for the male, the females being about 22 pounds (10.0 kg) unless pregnant, then the weight varies. They can become overweight easily if not fed and exercised properly.
Pembrokes are very hard-working and loyal. They are usually easily trainable, and have been ranked in 11th place in “the World’s Smartest [Dog] Breeds”. They function as good watchdogs due to their alertness and tendency to bark. Pembrokes are typically outgoing, friendly dogs.
