Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Corgi, Pembroke

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Summary

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small, sturdy herding dog originating from Wales, known for its intelligence, affectionate nature, and distinctive short legs. This breed has a high playfulness level and is moderately protective, with moderate exercise needs.

Origin and Purpose

Wales
Herding Cattle

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	10-12 inches	Up to 28 pounds
Male	10-12 inches	Up to 30 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Red Sable Fawn Black and Tan with or without white markings
Type	Medium length Dense Double coat
Length	Medium

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Heavy
Grooming	Regular brushing
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Fox-like Proportionate to the body
Skull	Broad and flat between the ears
Ears	Erect Medium-sized Slightly pointed
Eyes	Round Medium-sized Brown
Nose	Black
Muzzle	Slightly tapered
Teeth	Scissor bite
Neck	Moderately long
Forequarters	Well-developed
Fore Legs	Short Straight
Hindquarters	Strong and flexible
Hind Legs	Short Straight
Feet	Oval Strong
Tail	Short Docked Natural (can be a bobtail)
Gait	Free Smooth Effortless

Temperament

Intelligent
Affectionate
Outgoing
Bold
Alert
Playful

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	Very
Good with Children	Yes
Good with Dogs	Generally
Good with Cats	Generally
Openness to Strangers	Reserved May be wary
Playfulness Level	High
Protective Nature	Moderately Protective
Adaptability Level	Adaptable

Working Roles

Herding
Companion

Exercise Needs

Moderate
Daily walks

Health

Hip Dysplasia
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Von Willebrand Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease

Additional Notes

Prone to weight gain
Needs mental stimulation

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