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