Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) has, like the Cardigan, been worked in the south of Wales for many centuries. It has evolved as a popular and.affectionate pet, particularly because it is a breed much favoured by the British royal family, whose pets have been known to take the occasional, much publicized nip.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis make most affectionate pets once their tendency to nip has been discouraged.
Origin and history
The Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) has worked in southern Wales since the Domesday Book survey was instigated by William the Conqueror in the eleventh century. Its traditional task was to control the movement of cattle by nipping at their ankles and then getting quickly out of range. It has, however a bolder temperament than the Cardigan.
Some say that the Pembroke derives from stock brought to Wales by Flemish weavers who settled in the locality and crossed their dogs with Welsh native stock; others point out the similarity that exists between the Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) and the Swedish Vastgotaspets, suggesting that trading between the Welsh and the Swedes introduced the breed to Wales.
In any event, the Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) has been exhibited in Britain since 1925, receiving separate classification from the Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) in 1934. It is, perhaps, one of the best-known breeds in the United Kingdom because of its association with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies
Good points
- Devoted companion
- Excellent guard
- Fond of children
- Hardy
- Tireless
Take heed
- Needs training when youngthe inherent tendency to nip must be discouraged
Size
Weight: dog 2o.-241b (9-1o..9kg); bitch 18-221b (8.2-1o.kg). Height: 1o.-12in (25-3o.cm) at the shoulder.
Exercise
Although traditionally a worker, the Pembroke adapts well to life as a domestic pet if given daily walks of average length. But beware: if you do not give sufficient exercise, this breed will soon lose its figure.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Information
General appearance
Low-set, strong sturdily built, alert and active, giving an impression of susbtance and stamina in a small space; outlook bold, expression intelligent and workman-like. The movement should be free and active, elbows fitting closely to the sides, neither loose nor tied. Forelegs should move well forward without too much lift, in unison with the thrusting action of the hindlegs.
Colour
Self-colours in red, sable, fawn, black and tan, or with white markings on legs, chest and neck. Some white on head and foreface is permissible.
Head and skull
Head foxy in shape and appearance with alert and intelligent expression; skull fairly wide and flat between the ears; moderate amount of stop.
Length of foreface in proportion to the skull as 3:5. Muzzle slightly tapering. Nose black.
Tail
Short, preferably natural.
Feet
Oval, the two centre toes slightly in advance of the two outer ones; pads strong and well arched; nails short.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Feeding & Grooming
Grooming
Frequent brushing needed. The breed has a water-resistant coat.
Feeding
Give 6-130z (17o.-369g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 3/4-1V2 cupfuls of a dry food, complete diet, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to 1/2 cup of hot or cold water.