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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Breed origin: Pembrokeshire, UK
Original purpose: Cattle driver; all-purpose farm dog.
AKC recognized: 1934
AKC group: Herding
Size:
Weight: males up to 30 lbs;
females up to 28 lbs
Size: Height: 10 to 12 inches
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Color: Red, sable, fawn, or black and tan, with or without white markings.
Life span: 12 to 14 years.
General characteristics/temperament: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is bold, strong, sturdy, agile, sensitive, and friendly. They thrive on farms, but also do fine as family dogs if given enough exercise. They have a strong herding instinct and may try to herd people or other objects. They respond well to positive training methods and do well in many competitive dog sports.
Good watchdog? Yes
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Intelligent? Yes
Easy to train? Yes
Energy/Activity Level: Moderate
Suitable canine sports/activities: conformation, herding, obedience, agility, tracking, therapy
Exercise requirement: Fenced yard for daily exercise, or several walks daily.
Grooming requirement: Comb or brush once daily to minimize shedding. They shed heavily twice a year, and require more frequent brushings during shedding season.
Known health problems: Obesity, arthritis, degenerative myelopathy, hip dysplasia, von Willebrand's disease, eye problems.
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Other websites for additional information:
American Kennel Club breed page
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America
Wikipedia breed information page
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Rescue
DogBreedMatch
