Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is active indoors so they
can do well in an apartment as well as a house. They
are highly intelligent, short dogs that make great watch
dogs. They are cattle herders so they may tend to try
to herd children, adults and other dogs. They can be
aggressive with other dogs, especially male on male.
They like children but do not like to be teased. As
a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a
puppy or dog.
*Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult
size (two years old or older) of the male Pembroke Welsh
Corgi is 10 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point
of the shoulder) and 25 to 30 pounds. The female ranges
from 10 to 12 inches to the withers and 24 to 28 pounds.
*Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds
have certain inherited health problems associated with
that specific breed and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is
no exception. Be on the look out for back problems,
epilepsy, hereditary eye disease and obesity. This disease
list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases
may also be significant threats, please contact your
veterinarian for a complete list.
She should visit the veterinarian several times in the
first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as
an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for
shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and
on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for
check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your dog
sweets.
*Grooming. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a medium
length, coat with a weather resistant inner coat. She
should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her
maintain a clean and healthy coat, help you keep a closer
eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond
with her.
Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with
toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing
removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which
can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease.
Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth,
bad breath and other serious disease.
Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and
clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow
slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally
a guillotine type trimmer is the best for this chore
and competent instructions to accomplish this can be
found on the net.
*Life Span. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can live between
13 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care
and excellent living conditions.
*History. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi comes from
Wales where they were used to herd cattle. They were
first registered by the American Kennel Association
in 1934.
Some Registries:
*Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Inc.
*UKC United Kennel Club
*NKC National Kennel Club
*CKC Continental Kennel Club
*APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc.
*AKC American Kennel Club
*FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale
*NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club
*KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain
*ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club
*ACR = American Canine Registry
Litter Size: 5 to 8 Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies
Category: Herding Group
Terms To Describe: Sturdy, short, active, stamina, kind,
bold, intelligent, devoted,
*SPECIAL GOOD POINTS
Good watch dog.
Good at obedience.
Very hardy dog.
*SPECIAL BAD POINTS
Some guard dog characteristics.
Can bark loudly.
Do not like to be ignored.
May try to herd people.
*Other Names Known By: Ci Llaathaid (yard long
dog)
*Every dog is an individual so not everything in this
information may be correct for your dog. This information
is meant as a good faith guideline only.
About the Author
Mitch Endick is a short article writer, editor and website
developer for the popular pet site petpages.com.
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