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Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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Height: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is about 10-12 inches tall.
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Weight: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi weighs between 25-27 lbs.
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Colors: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be red, sable, fawn, black and tan with or without white markings.
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Physical Appearance: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is low-set, strong, sturdily built and active, giving an impression of substance and stamina in a small space. Should not be so low and heavy-boned as to appear coarse or overdone, nor so light-boned as to appear racy. Outlook bold, but kindly. Expression intelligent and interested.
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Temperament/Personality: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is willing and able to carry out his owner's commands in the pasture, the obedience ring, or the family home. The typical Pembroke is happy, obedient, friendly, and confident and great fun to live with. Never shy or vicious.
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Care: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds a lot. Your pet Pembroke should be brushed thoroughly at least twice a week.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been known to have the following health problems: Degenerative Myelopathy, Hip Dysplasia, and Von Willebrand's Disease.
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Training: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is easy to train because he is very intelligent.
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Activity: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi requires daily walks to prevent obesity.
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Life Span: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi lives an average life of 13-14 years.
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Litter Size: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has an average litter of 5-8 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Pembroke Welsh Corgi originated in Wales.
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Brief History: The Pembroke is one of two Welsh Corgi breeds, the other being the Cardigan. Several theories exist regarding the origin of these very old breeds, one being that they were brought to Wales by the Celts. Another theory is that they are descended from the Swedish Vallhunds, which were crossed with the local Welsh herding dogs. The Pembroke is a herding dog, originally used to drive cattle to pasture. 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.
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