Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a strong, sturdy, low-set herding breed from Pembrokeshire. Loving, obedient and loyal, he makes an agreeable house dog. The Pembroke is bold, intelligent, easily trained and can adapt to many living situations if provided adequate exercise. His thick coat requires regular brushing.

DID YOU KNOW? Unlike the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, the Pembroke does not have a tail.

 

The need-to-know

 

  • Dog suitable for experienced owners
  • Extra training required
  • Enjoys active walks
  • Enjoys walking half an hour a day
  • Small dog
  • Some drool
  • Requires grooming once a week
  • Non hypoallergenic breed
  • Chatty and vocal dog
  • Guard dog. Barks and alerts
  • Great with other pets
  • Great family dog
Living Considerations
Good with older children, suitable for apartment living, not hypoallergenic
Size
Small/Medium
Height
25 to 30.5 centimetres at the withers
Weight
Males – 13.5 kilograms or less, Females – 12.5 kilograms or less
Coat
Short
Energy
Medium
Colour
Shades of red, sable or fawn; or black or tan with or without white markings
Activities
Agility, Conformation, Herding, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Tracking
Indoor/Outdoor
Both