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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppies
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was reportedly brought to the British Isles in 1100 by Flemish weavers. There are two closely related varieties, the Pembroke and the Cardigan. The Pembroke has a short tail and it's shorter length than the Cardigan. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very easy to train. They make good family dogs, especially if they get early training and are socialized with children. The Pembrokes come in red, sable, fawn or black and tan color and weigh between 24 and 28 pounds.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very intelligent and highly trainable dogs. Pembrokes are strong, sturdily built, alert and active.
 They are great with children, but need to be socialized with them at an early age. Otherwise they will try and herd kids by nipping at their heels, just like border collie. Pembrokes are wary of strangers and make excellent guard dogs. They get along with other household animals, including cats.
According to the FCI breed standard, the Pembroke's tail should be kept natural, but tail docking is allowed. In some countries tail docking is prohibited by law: according to Swiss law Pembroke Corgis may not be docked.
Photo courtesy of Sunny Garden Farm
 What Makes Pembroke Welsh Corgi So Special?
Pembrokes are wonderful family pets. They love children and get along very well with other household pets. Corgis are even-tempered, friendly, self-confident, active dogs. They require little grooming and have very few breed-specific health problems.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breed Outline
| FCI Official Name | Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) |
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Country of Origin: | Great Britain
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| FCI Classification: |
Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs. Section 1 - Sheepdogs. Without working trial. |
| AKC Classification: |
Herding Group |
| Utilization: |
Sheepdog |
| Height | 10-12 inches at shoulders |
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Size Category: | Small |
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Colors: |
Red, sable, fawn, black and tan, with or without white markings on legs, chest, neck, and underparts. Some white on head and foreface permissible. |
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Coat: |
Medium length, straight with dense undercoat, never soft, wavy or wiry (FCI standard). The AKC standard permits "some waviness". |
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Average Litter Size: | 6
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| Life Span: | 9-15 years
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| Personality: | Friendly, even-tempered, active |
| Grooming Requirements: |
Brush once a week |
| Shedding: | Moderate |
| Social skills: |
Pembrokes get along very well with other animals, especially if socialized with them early. |
| Suitability for Children: | They love children of all ages, but need to be socialized early. Otherwise they will try to herd them by nipping at the heels.
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| Exercise Needs: | Pembrokes need daily brisk walks to stay fit. |
| Train Ability: | Pembrokes are known for being easy to train. |
| Health & Behavior Issues: |
hip dysplasia, retinal dysplasia |
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