Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Herding
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi stands on a brick path beside red-leaved bushes, facing left, with its ears upright and tail docked.
Photo courtesy of Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed Club

Meet the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgis were developed in Wales as livestock and family dogs. Their Welsh ancestry dates back to at least the tenth century. A true dwarf breed, the Pembroke Corgi is recognized by their foxy face and sturdily built, moderately long and low shape. They have a weather resistant, double coat which does shed. The Pembroke’s brave, affectionate temperament, compact size and physical agility are paramount characteristics of the breed. Originally a bob-tailed breed, most Pembrokes in America have no tails.

Breed Group:

Herding

Breed Personality:

Courageous, Sociable, Outgoing, Playful

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 13
Max Height
(inches): 12
Max Weight
(lbs): 31

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (3/5)
Good with Other Dogs (4/5)
Shedding (4/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (4/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (5/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (4/5)

Breed Variations

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