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Available Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies for sale
Height: Dogs: 10 – 12 inches, Females: 10-12 inches Weight: Dogs: 25 – 30 lbs., Females: 24 -28 lbs.
Colors: Red, sable, fawn, or black and tan with or without white makings on the legs. Coat: Medium length and straight with a dense undercoat; never soft, wavy or wiry. water-resistant
Temperament: Pembroke Welsh Corgi are active, obedient With Children: Yes, children should not tease them. With Pets: Yes Special Skills: Herding dog and family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High Guard-dog: Medium
Care and Exercise: Bi-weekly grooming with a comb or brush for about 10 minutes. Bathe Pembroke Welsh Corgis only when necessary. Shedding is bi-annually. Exercise is necessary to prevent weight gain, daily walks are highly recommended. Training: Very intelligent and not difficult to train. Learning Rate: Very high, Obedience – High, Problem Solving – High
Activity: Indoors – High, Outdoors- Very High Living Environment: Apartment life is adequate for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi as long as sufficient exercise is provided. Keep in mind that they have a big bark and should not be left alone for long periods of time. Owners should desire a busy, intelligent dog who is loyal and playful.
Health Issues: Prone to slipped disks in the spine, epilepsy, hereditary eye diseases and obesity.
Life Span: 13 – 14 years Litter Size: 5 – 8
Country of Origin: Wales History: Accepted as being of Spitz origin, it is believe that the forefathers of the Pembroke were introduced by Flemish weavers in the 1100s. It has been suggested that its origins are a combination of primitive progenitors of the Keeshond, Pomeranian, Schipperkes and Swedish Vallhund. Developed further in Pembrokershire, Wales hence his name. A favorite of British royalty they have been a working dog since the 11th century with their job of controlling the movement of cattle by nipping their heels.
First Registered by the AKC: 1934 AKC Group: Herding Group Class: Herding Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 1), KC (GB), UKC