Pembroke Welsh Corgi overview

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Overview

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information

NamePembroke Welsh Corgi
Other NamePembroke, PWC, Pem, corgi
OriginWales
Build TypeSmall
Life Cycle12-15 years
GroupHerding
CharacterProtective, Friendly, Tenacious, Bold, cheerful and Playful
HeightMale: 11-13 inches
Female: 11-13 inches
WeightMale:20-25 pounds
Female: 20-25 pound
ColorBlack, White, Blue, Red, Black & Tan sable and Fawn
Average price500 US$

Qualities

Good with Kids★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Child Friendly★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Cat Friendly★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Dog Friendly★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Trainability★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Shedding★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Watchdog★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Intelligence★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Grooming★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Popularity★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Adaptability★ ★ ★ ★ ★
HypoallergenicNo

The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a smaller and straight-legged variety of dog having pointed ears and a short tail. They are very clever and mindful in mental abilities as well as physical strength and power. They need daily exercise to stimulate its mentality satisfaction. They are devoted family companion, cheerful and active playmate and alert guardian of the family. They are gentle to children however can nip at heels during play. They are aloof and non-communicative to strangers. Most of this breed are heavy barker.

The dog is moderately build, a little low height and light-boned, short and straight legged variety. They are less sturdy and muscular as compared to the Cardigan Welsh corgi. Its gait is easy, smooth and free with good drive and approach. The breed is quick, reactive and variable to make compact herding dog. They had been used as herding flocks of animals in order to stop kicking hooves by certain cattle. Weather resistant coat consists of an undercoat of medium length and a long length slightly rough and coarse outer coat. The overall expression is sharp, healthy and intelligent similar to fox however, the dog is not dodger.

Pembroke shire of Wales is the land to which this breed of dog belongs. The breed is one out of two corgi breeds which were collectively named as “Welsh Corgi”. These two are Cardigan Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The later one is younger and distinguished separate breed of the dog. The fabulous distinction of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is its service with Queen Elizabeth II, 30 dogs of this breed were held during her reign. In flock herding group, the Pembroke dogs are the smallest and smartest dogs. For more than seventy years, this breed remained with royalty in British. Pembroke breed was recognized in 1934, whereas the Cardigan registered in 1935. Both Corgis were used as vermin hunter, farmhouse guard, herding and cattle driver. They can force cattle to move ahead by kicking on their heels. Its small size was much suited for quickly securing itself and escaping from the possible kicks of cattle being driven. This breed is the quickest amongst other herding breeds and intelligent enough as it does not need guidance on every step but can herd the cattle all day long.

Temperament

The joyous dog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a compact package for farmers to suit their daily applications. Indoors, the dog is very active, trustworthy and loyal to family. They are caring to children at home and love to play with them. They are quite happy and enthusiastic playmate, vigorous in activities, they can harm someone, but it is only unintentional. Usually they love to run and chase playfully. They have somewhat dominating nature, especially to other dogs, male Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs may be more aggressive to same sex dog, but socialization can control such rowdy attitudes. They are excellent watchdogs and will prompt the owner when any intruder gets in, or any other loss of property is suspected.

The breed is somewhat director and wants every moving thing to be grouped and moved in a discipline.

The puppies can nip the heels of peoples in it surrounding in a try to put them in any order. It is rightly according to its herding nature. The dog is training lover and quick learner. It shows good response to training and willfully learns new things. To keep them as pet, socialization is needed. Animals you tend to keep as pet with this dog should be introduced in its puppyhood especially the dogs of other breed. They become tired with same daily routine of training so there should be shuffle in training activities randomly to keep the dog interested in learning.

They are true loyal to family and have greater concern towards their safety. They not only can warn about the strangers but can engage them until owner arrives and decides about the unknown peoples. Keep the dog in fenced-closed area or keep in leash when alone at home. Do not left the dog separate for quite long time.

Owner Should Know

  1. Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs are a little more barker and will alarm you even a slightest movement around them.
  2. Crate training is mandatory to cut down the rowdy attitude and to develop household norms.
  3. Herding nature can tempt them to nip the heel of children while playing.
  4. Pembroke dogs are more eaters, they can find eatable their selves so keep an eye on their diet. If gaining weight, increase exercise durations to burn energy.
  5. Pembroke dogs are of small size but possess high energy, they need an adequate amount of exercises daily to meet their physical requirements.
  6. They are quite curious to strangers, they would be effective watchdogs.
  7. Seek for reputed breeders or trustworthy suppliers to get healthy puppies. Never buy puppies from fake pet stores or irresponsible suppliers.
  8. Ensure puppies are clinically checked and are disease free.

West Highland White Terrier

Newfoundland

Papillon

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Bichons Frise

Basset Hound

Bullmastiff

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Border Collie

Akita

Shiba Inu

St. Bernards

Bloodhound

Portuguese Water Dog

Cane Corso

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Popular Blog

Shih Tzu Health Problems and How to Avoid Them

Shih Tzu Dog- Everything you want to know

What causes Shih Tzu Dog Scratching?

The Importance of a Shih Tzu Crate Train

Spread the love

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *