Pembroke Welsh Corgi

A true dwarf breed with a big heart — loyal, brave, and endlessly charming.

About the Breed

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 Characteristics

Origin

Pembrokeshire, Wales

Size

Small to medium — 10–12 inches tall, 25–30 lbs

Coat

Double coat — soft undercoat, coarse outer coat. Sheds heavily in spring/fall

Temperament

Brave, affectionate, intelligent, loyal, and eager to please

Lifespan

12–15 years

Tail

Naturally bob-tailed or docked. Most Pembrokes in America have no tail

Coat & Grooming

The Pembroke has a thick, weatherproof double coat — a soft, light undercoat covered by a coarse outer coat. The breed sheds a fair amount on a daily basis, and even more so in the late spring/early summer.

A daily once-over with a comb and a slicker brush will remove a lot of the shed hair before it is all over your house. Baths help to loosen the dead hairs and keep your dog smelling clean. We recommend a full grooming session every 6–8 weeks.

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