Welsh Corgi - Pembroke
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Wales
Colour: Red, sable, fawn, black and tan
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is bold, outgoing, alert, active, steady and confident.
Owner's Guide
Pembrokes are born without a tail and have a character that is wilful, determined and reckless. Reserved with strangers, they make good watchdogs, but can be snappy when defending property unless they have been properly socialised.
Originally bred to drive cattle.
Special characteristics
This corgi is by nature courageous and determined.
Exercise requirements
Medium.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, independent
Children: good, may nip ankles in play
Other pets: good, may chase
Strangers: reserved
Unfamiliar dogs: good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Experienced, strong-willed owner who can provide exercise, play and training to ensure that nipping ankles does not become this dog's job.
Potential problems
Likely to nip heels in play or to see off strangers.
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