Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog
INTRODUCTION
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dogs are Affectionate, Smart and Alert dogs. They are from the Herding group. These dogs are small in size but pack a big punch and are great herding dogs. They are fearless when it comes to intruders and are very loving dogs also the smallest in the herding group. These dogs are surprisingly agile for small dogs. Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dogs are Purebred, Non Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 11).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Protective, outgoing, bold, tenacious, friendly, playful
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Pembrokeshire
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- According to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, it is believed that the Pembroke’s ancestry dates back to at least the 10th century
2- Don’t let their size fool you, these dogs have been herding for decades! From the beginning, the Welsh used Pembroke Welsh Corgis as herding dogs, family companions, and guardians of the farm
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Fawn, Black & Tan, Sable, Black & White, Red
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COAT TYPE
Double-coated, with a thick undercoat and a longer topcoat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 56 - 66cm (22 - 26in)
Height: Male: 25 - 30 cm
Female: 25 - 30 cm -
TAIL
While some outlying Pembroke Welsh Corgis are born with their tail naturally short, the majority often have their tails docked between 2–5 days old due to historical tradition or to conform to the Breed Standard
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WEIGHT
Male: 10 - 14 kg
Female: 10 - 13 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. Heat usually lasts between 2-4 weeks. Early in the cycle, a female dog may not be receptive to male dogs, although some are receptive through the entire cycle
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Swedish vallhund
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
Pembrokes and Cardigans first appeared together in 1925 when they were shown under the rules of The Kennel Club in Britain
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ORIGIN
Pembrokeshire
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Much like humans, their personalities too can vary, with characteristics including being happy, smart, fun-loving, loyal, stubborn, and playful
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
