| The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a stocky dog with | | | | very alert, and made good watchdogs as they react |
| short legs, which gives it the look of a large dog but | | | | to unusual things with their customary bark. They are |
| is, in fact, obviously a small dog. They would normally | | | | very friendly and have an outgoing nature. They are |
| have their dew claws removed. They are often born | | | | very energetic and playful, which you would expect |
| with no tail and it is popular to have the tail docked | | | | from a herding dog. |
| on pets that are born with a tail. Be aware though | | | | Health issues. Corgis do suffer some inherent |
| that tail docking is against the law in a variety of | | | | diseases; however, the majority of these are quite |
| European countries, where docking can only be done | | | | unusual. One of the most common problems with |
| if there is a health risk to the dog, or if such a | | | | corgis is arthritis and osteoarthritis, but this is most |
| severe injury has been received that removing the | | | | common in dogs that have been improperly fed or |
| tail is the only option. They have a double coat the | | | | are given inadequate exercise, thereby causing them |
| coarse outer layer and weather resistant softer | | | | to be overweight. The obvious way to help prevent |
| undercoat. They are similar in appearance to the | | | | this ailment is to give the dog regular exercise. They |
| Cardigan Welsh corgi, the most obvious difference | | | | can also suffer eye problems, especially in later life, |
| being, the Cardigan corgi has a tail and a slightly | | | | such things should obviously be handled by the vet. |
| longer body. | | | | Grooming. These dogs do shed fairly lightly all |
| History. The Pembroke was originally bred from the | | | | year-round, but they do shed substantial amounts on |
| Cardigan Corgi. It is thought that the Pembroke | | | | a seasonal basis. Most of the time you only need to |
| terriers' ancestors were taken to the British Isles, by | | | | brush the dog about once a week, but when it is |
| the Flemish, in the 12th century, the Cardigan and the | | | | shedding heavily it's an idea to brush them daily. Given |
| Pembroke share a history of several centuries. Corgis | | | | the fairly short coat of this dog grooming is actually |
| were originally bred as herding dogs, they were used | | | | quite easy, with the brushing just mentioned and |
| to herd cattle, horses, etc., and they achieved this by | | | | giving baths when required, will help the dog remain |
| running round the animals and nipping at their ankles. | | | | looking attractive well into old age. |
| In 1934 it was decided that the two breeds were | | | | Living conditions. The Pembroke Welsh corgi is quite |
| too different and from that point they have been | | | | happy in most environments, be it a house, or |
| classified as two separate breeds. The Pembroke | | | | apartment. They do require a reasonable amount of |
| Welsh corgi is also a favourite of the English Queen, | | | | exercise; although they are only small they are strong |
| and have been royal pets for over 70 years. | | | | and active dogs. The dog will be calm about the |
| Temperament. The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a loyal | | | | house, normally, as long as they have been exercised. |
| and hard-working dog. They are commonly easy to | | | | Inadequate exercise can lead to restlessness when in |
| train and are considered very clever, ranking number | | | | the house, or apartment. |
| 11 of the smartest dog breeds in the world. They are | | | | |