Medium Herding Group

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Also called Corgi and Welsh Corgi

Great with kids
Sheds a lot
Barks a lot

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small breed that originated in Wales. They have a short, thick coat, and come in a variety of colors. They are an intelligent and active breed, and need plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. They are loyal and devoted to their owners, and make good family companions.

Weight: 20–26 lb (9–12 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 10–12 in (25–30 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Medium, Double
Origin: Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom (pre-10th century (ancient herding breed))

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Polite with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
Barking: Barks often
Training: Easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a lot
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Bold Devoted Friendly Intelligent Outgoing

Coat colours

Black and tan, black-headed tri-color, fawn, red, red-headed tri-color and sable

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	22–26 lb (10–12 kg)	20–24 lb (9–11 kg)
Height	10–12 in (25–30 cm)	10–12 in (25–30 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)