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Pembroke
Welsh Corgi dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Herding
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Wales,
Herding dog and family pet. |
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Life expectancy |
13
- 14 Years |
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Color |
Red,
sable, fawn, or black and tan with or without white makings
on the legs. |
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Coat type |
Medium
length and straight with a dense undercoat; never soft, wavy
or wiry. water-resistant |
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Exercise needs |
Exercise
is necessary to prevent weight gain, daily walks are highly
recommended. |
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Temperament |
The pembroke is active and obediant. He is an intelligent and
remarkably alert breed who is wary of strangers and makes a
very good watchdog. . |
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Good with children |
Gets
along with children, however, children should not tease him.
Gets along good with other pets. |
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Grooming needs |
Bi-weekly grooming with a comb or brush for about 10 minutes.
Bathe only when necessary. Shedding is bi-annually. |
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Average size (inches) |
10
- 12
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10
- 12
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Average weight (lbs) |
27
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25
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Health issues |
Prone to slipped disks in
the spine, epilepsy, hereditary eye diseases and obesity. |
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Living conditions |
Apartment is adequate
as long as sufficient exercise is provided. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
is a most agreeable small house dog with an affectionate nature. It
has become closely associated with the British monarchy. The Corgi is
an intelligent and remarkably alert breed who is wary of strangers and
makes a very good watchdog. Although known for their bark being worse
than their bite, they do have a tendency to nip at the heels of people
and should be discouraged at a young age to remove the trait. The Pembroke
requires companionship and without this may develop undesirable methods
of seeking attention. Differences between the Pembroke and the Cardigan:
The Pembroke has straighter legs; is not quite as long bodied; the head
is generally more wedged-shaped; the ears are smaller and closer together;
it is usually lighter; and it does not have a tail or as bushy a tail
as the Cardigan does.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The earliest known written
evidence of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's existence is from 1107 AD.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi, although small in stature, exhibits the behavior
of a much larger dog.
Differences between the Pembroke
and the Cardigan: The Pembroke has straighter legs; is not quite as
long bodied; the head is generally more wedged-shaped; the ears are
smaller and closer together; it is usually lighter; and it does not
have a tail or as bushy a tail as the Cardigan does.
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