Description, history and temperament of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog

Description: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a stocky dog ​​with short legs, which gives it the appearance of a large dog but is in fact obviously a small dog. Normally they would remove the dew claws. They are often born without a tail, and tail docking is popular in pets that are born with a tail. However, keep in mind that tail docking is prohibited by law in a variety of European countries, where tail docking can only be done if there is a risk to the dog’s health, or if an injury has been received so severe that the only option is to remove the tail. . They have a double layer, a thick outer layer and a softer, weather resistant inner layer. They are similar in appearance to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, the most obvious difference being that the Cardigan Corgi has a slightly longer tail and body.

Story. The Pembroke was originally bred from the Cardigan Corgi. It is believed that the ancestors of the Pembroke Terriers were brought to the British Isles, by the Flemings, in the 12th century, Cardigan and Pembroke share a history of several centuries. Corgis were originally bred as herding dogs, they were used to herd cattle, horses, etc., and they accomplished this by running around animals and biting their ankles. In 1934 it was decided that the two breeds were too different and since that time they have been classified as two separate breeds. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is also a favorite of the English Queen and has been a royal pet for over 70 years.

Temperament. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a loyal and hardworking dog. They are generally easy to train and are considered highly intelligent, ranking 11th among the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. They are very alert and make good watchdogs as they react to unusual things with their usual bark.