Meet the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

High Doggy I.Q.

High Doggy I.Q.

Top Watchdog

Top Watchdog

Big-Dog Bark

Big-Dog Bark

If you’re looking for big-dog personality in a small-dog package, I’m the pup for you! I’m a fun-loving, feisty breed and I love to love my humans. I’m a herding dog so I’m bossy by nature. Train me early so I know you run the pack. I’m a smart cookie, though, so you’ll have me learning new tricks and commands in no time – just give me treats (and some belly rubs) for my hard work! I’m just as comfy in a house as I am an apartment (as long as I get walks and trips to the park to play). I was bred to herd livestock, so if you don’t have a herd of your own, you need to exercise me daily. Don’t let my little legs fool you – I’m agile and my little stumpers were built for zoomies! Since I’m a bossypants, I don’t always get along with other alpha dogs. I love kiddos, though! I’ll bark at basically anything so don’t be shocked when a big-dog bark comes out of my little face – that’s how Corgis roll. We are loud and proud and we always speak our mind, and that’s why humans can’t get enough of us!
关于我

Personality

Intelligent

Lively

Loving

Group

Herding

Origin

Wales, United Kingdom

Life Span

12-15 Years

Breed Popularity

#11 of 195

Height Range

10-12 Inches

Weight Range

24-30 Pounds

Coat Details

Type

Straight

Texture

Coarse Outer Coat and Thicker Soft Undercoat

Features

Colors

Black and Tan, Fawn, Red, Sable (+ White Markings)

Hypoallergenic

Cost to Buy

$750-$1,800

Lifetime Care Cost

$17,330

My Many Looks

My Many Looks

My Breed Characteristics

My Breed Characteristics

Training Ability:
Intelligence:
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Furbulous Fact

Furbulous Fact

According to Welsh legend, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi was an enchanted dog and a loyal friend to the region’s fairies. It is said that we pulled their carriages and that warring fairies even rode my ancestors into battle! Today, one telltale sign of this legend can be seen in what the humans call my “fairy saddle” – a band of lighter hair around my shoulder blades, right around where the fairies might have attached their saddles to ride us to victory.
As I Grow Up

As I Grow Up

History of My Breed

History of My Breed

The name Corgi comes from the Welsh cor ci, meaning “dwarf dog” – and my long body and short legs make it pretty obvious why! While my breed name makes it clear we come from Wales, the humans disagree as to where my earliest ancestors came from. Some believe we are descended from Swedish Vallhunds brought over by the Vikings. Others believe we are descended from the spitz-type dogs brought to Wales by Flemish weavers in 1107 CE. Until the 20th century, my ancestors (who lived in Pembrokeshire county) and my Corgi cousin, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi (who lived in Cardiganshire county) were considered the same breed (and were just called Corgis). We do have a lot of similarities – we were both hard working herding dogs who protected our humans’ flocks and family. In 1925, Pembrokes and Cardigans were shown together at the English Kennel Club and that same year the Welsh Corgi Club was formed. The Welsh Corgi Club favored us Pembrokes, though, so the Cardigan enthusiasts founded their own cl
Care Tips

Care Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Groom your Corgi weekly to keep them looking their best.

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s medium-length coat needs little grooming, although seasonal shedding does occur. I recommend weekly brushing and combing. -GailWolfe,DVM

2

Get ahead of your senior Corgi’s potential problems.

Senior Corgis should have yearly blood tests, exams, and x-rays to diagnose potential health problems early. These include bladder stones, as well as eye problems, kidney disease, and heart disease, which Pembroke Welsh Corgis are prone to. -GailWolfe,DVM

3

Watch out for limping in this short-legged dog.

Corgis carry a gene mutation for chondrodystrophy. This mutation codes for short legs and premature degeneration of intervertebral discs. If your Corgi has a limp, painful back, or irregular stride, they should be evaluated by a veterinarian. -StacyChoczynski,DVM

Training Tips

Training Tips

from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate Veterinarian
1

Socialize your Corgi early and often.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are smart and strong-willed little dogs who should be socialized early on. Early socialization with children and other animals is important due to their herding dog background and instinct to want to herd. -LenaAbuarafeh

2

Reward a quiet Corgi to minimize barking.

Corgis can be big barkers and it’s important to curb any unwanted barking early on. For barking, we should ignore this behavior and reward them when they are calm and quiet. Food is an excellent motivator for this breed. -LenaAbuarafeh

3

Crate training your Corgi puppy is a must.

A Pembroke Welsh Corgi should be crate trained at an early age so they know when it’s time to settle down. A Corgi picks up on tricks easily, so keeping their mind active with daily fun training sessions will go a long way in creating a happy confident dog! -DianaLudwiczak

关于我
  • Personality

    Intelligent

    Lively

    Loving

  • Group

    Herding

  • Origin

    Wales, United Kingdom

  • Life Span

    12-15 Years

  • Breed Popularity

    #11 of 195

  • Height Range

    10-12 Inches

  • Weight Range

    24-30 Pounds

  • 动物皮毛

    Type

    Straight

    Texture

    Coarse Outer Coat and Thicker Soft Undercoat

    Features

    Colors

    Black and Tan, Fawn, Red, Sable (+ White Markings)

  • Hypoallergenic

  • Cost to Buy

    $750-$1,800

  • Lifetime Care Cost

    $17,330