Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
10-12 in
Weight
Females 22-29 lbs, Males 22-31 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-13 yrs
History
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales as a livestock herding dog. According to Welsh legend, they sprang from the lairs of fairies and elves. Historians say they descended from Vallhunds brought to Wales by Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries. Others say they were descended from dogs brought by Flemish weavers during 12th century. They are the younger of the two Corgi breeds. You can tell them apart from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi because Cardigans have a long tail and Pembrokes have a stubby tail.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Pembroke Welsh Corgis share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Common Traits
Happy, loving, and playful
Eager to please their caretakers but are also individualistic with a mind of their own- at times they may even be dominant and bossy
Adaptable to almost any living situation
Affectionate and people-oriented- known to become anxious and destructive if left alone for long
Because they are herding dogs, they will sometimes nip at your heels or even try to move scattered people in a house to a central location
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