Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog Breed History, Description, Grooming and Living Conditions

The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a stocky dog with
short legs, which gives it the look of a large
dog but is, in fact, obviously a small dog. They
would normally have their dew claws removed. They
are often born with no tail and it is popular to
have the tail docked on pets that are born with a
tail. Be aware though that tail docking is
against the law in a variety of European
countries, where docking can only be done if
there is a health risk to the dog, or if such a
severe injury has been received that removing the
tail is the only option. They have a double coat
the coarse outer layer and weather resistant
softer undercoat. They are similar in appearance
to the Cardigan Welsh corgi, the most obvious
difference being, the Cardigan corgi has a tail
and a slightly longer body.

History. The Pembroke was originally bred from
the Cardigan Corgi. It is thought that the
Pembroke terriers' ancestors were taken to the
British Isles, by the Flemish, in the 12th
century, the Cardigan and the Pembroke share a
history of several centuries. Corgis were
originally bred as herding dogs, they were used
to herd cattle, horses, etc., and they achieved
this by running round the animals and nipping at
their ankles. In 1934 it was decided that the two
breeds were too different and from that point
they have been classified as two separate breeds.
The Pembroke Welsh corgi is also a favourite of
the English Queen, and have been royal pets for
over 70 years.

Temperament. The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a loyal
and hard-working dog. They are commonly easy to
train and are considered very clever, ranking
number 11 of the smartest dog breeds in the
world. They are very alert, and made good
watchdogs as they react to unusual things with
their customary bark. They are very friendly and
have an outgoing nature. They are very energetic
and playful, which you would expect from a
herding dog.

Health issues. Corgis do suffer some inherent
diseases; however, the majority of these are
quite unusual. One of the most common problems
with corgis is arthritis and osteoarthritis, but
this is most common in dogs that have been
improperly fed or are given inadequate exercise,
thereby causing them to be overweight. The
obvious way to help prevent this ailment is to
give the dog regular exercise. They can also
suffer eye problems, especially in later life,
such things should obviously be handled by the
vet.

Grooming. These dogs do shed fairly lightly all
year-round, but they do shed substantial amounts
on a seasonal basis. Most of the time you only
need to brush the dog about once a week, but when
it is shedding heavily it's an idea to brush them
daily. Given the fairly short coat of this dog
grooming is actually quite easy, with the
brushing just mentioned and giving baths when
required, will help the dog remain looking
attractive well into old age.

Living conditions. The Pembroke Welsh corgi is
quite happy in most environments, be it a house,
or apartment. They do require a reasonable amount
of exercise; although they are only small they
are strong and active dogs. The dog will be calm
about the house, normally, as long as they have
been exercised. Inadequate exercise can lead to
restlessness when in the house, or apartment.

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