Welsh Corgi Pembroke

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is obedient, loving, loyal, and deeply devoted. They are outgoing, friendly, and thrive on human companionship and attention. This breed is alert, fearless, and assertive. They make an excellent guard dog, but their tenacity can sometimes lead them into trouble. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is best suited for a family with older and considerate children. If they are left alone for extended periods of time they will become restless and bored which will lead to destructiveness and excessive barking. They are often wary of strangers and over-protective of their family and territory. Due to their herding nature, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi will attempt to perform this task on anything and everything that moves. This breed typically does well with other pets.

The Pembroke loves to herd, he can do fine without herding, however. As long as he gets a moderate walk on leash or a good play and training session off leash in a safe area. He is physically able to live outdoors in temperate climates, but he is mentally far better suited to share his family's home and have access to a yard. Coat care consists only of brushing once a week to remove dead hairs.

Full of stamina and spunk, this breed enjoys going for walks, romping in a securely fenced yard, family play sessions, or farm work. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is always eager for adventure, but is also just as content to be in the home with their family. They are suited for apartment dwelling provided they are sufficiently exercised, entertained, and stimulated.

Grooming, socialization, and training.

This breed requires minimal grooming. Regular brushing will minimize loose hair. Bathing should only be done when necessary. It is important to keep the nails trimmed to prevent splaying of the feet. Their ears need to be checked and cleaned on a consistent basis. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is prone to cataracts, retinal and hip dysplasia, epilepsy, disk disease, and Von Willebrand's disease.

This breed can be easily trained because its ability to learn. Generally it doesn't go away too far from its owner but it needs to make a lot of exercise. That's why it's good to be trained in varied activities, agility and flyballtrainings.

It doesn't require too much grooming, an occasional brushing is enough.

Tends to nip at people's heels (herding behavior), though this behavior can be trained out. A good traveler. Prone to PRA, glaucoma, and back disorders. Buy only from CERF-certified stock. Don't overfeed as this breed tends to put on weight easily.