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The Canine Chronicles Directory
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small-sized, well-built dog that sits low to the ground
and resembles a fox. The medium to short double coat is straight, waterproof and
has a smooth, dense outer coat. Hair on the coat is short around the ears, head,
and front of the legs and long around the ruff, back of the legs and underside of
tail. The colors of the coat are usually red, black, blue merle, black/tan, sable/brindle,
and black/brindle. Many times the coats have white markings on them. All colors,
except all white, are accepted when showing the breed. The broad head has a round,
tapered muzzle and the occiput is not emphasized. The jaw is strong and the teeth
should meet in a scissor-like bite. The medium size, wide-set eyes should be blue
if the coat is merle and dark if the coat is any other color. The large ears should
stand erect and should be slightly rounded at the tips. The muscular neck merges
into well-developed shoulders. The broad, deep chest is well-sprung and the topline
is straight. The legs are short with the front feet slightly turned out. The round
feet should be large. The tail is completely docked and flush with the body.
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Temperament
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi's are loyal, affectionate, obedient, protective and devoted
little dogs. They are good with older more considerate children. Due to their herding
instincts they may attempt to herd people by nipping at their heels. However, they
can be trained to stop this behavior. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are small in size but
many of them have lost their lives defending their homes and families. They are
generally suspicious of strangers, although Cardigans are more social than the Pembroke
variety. They are usually good with non-canine animals and other Corgis, but they
can become combative with other dogs. Males are especially aggressive around females
in heat.
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