The Pembroke Welsh Corgi may very well be one of the best all-around breed of dogs, suitable for just about any home and family. The Corgi is outgoing and friendly with a well-balanced personality. Its size and temperament makes it readily adaptable to many different environments and activities. The Pembroke typically loves to go anywhere and do just about anything.
While the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest of the herding breeds, it is generally every bit as energetic and athletic as its larger counterparts. The Corgi is intelligent and independent, with a bold and fearless attitude. While this breed is not aggressive, it does have an inherently inquisitive nature.
Pembrokes are also loving and loyal. They are very personable and eager to please, which makes them easily trainable. Corgis are incredibly versatile given their willingness and ability to do most anything asked of them. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi excels all sorts of competitions from obedience demonstrations, to agility trials, to tracking contests, to conformation shows. There is precious little that these little dynamos cannot do.
Corgis are also a healthy and hardy breed, especially when compared to many other purebred breeds. The average life expectancy of a Corgi is typically between 12 and 15 years, which gives us enthusiasts of this wonderful breed a good long time to enjoy their delightful company.
While the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the smallest of the herding breeds, it is generally every bit as energetic and athletic as its larger counterparts. The Corgi is intelligent and independent, with a bold and fearless attitude. While this breed is not aggressive, it does have an inherently inquisitive nature.
Pembrokes are also loving and loyal. They are very personable and eager to please, which makes them easily trainable. Corgis are incredibly versatile given their willingness and ability to do most anything asked of them. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi excels all sorts of competitions from obedience demonstrations, to agility trials, to tracking contests, to conformation shows. There is precious little that these little dynamos cannot do.
Corgis are also a healthy and hardy breed, especially when compared to many other purebred breeds. The average life expectancy of a Corgi is typically between 12 and 15 years, which gives us enthusiasts of this wonderful breed a good long time to enjoy their delightful company.
Owning a Corgi, like any other dog for that matter, is a serious commitment. Given their substantial lifespan, you can expect to make a significant investment as far as time, energy and expense. So the first question one should ask is whether they are ready, willing and able to undertake such a commitment.
Corgis, like many other breeds, have specialized needs that should be taken into consideration when one is deciding whether to add this delightful dog to their family and home. If you have not done so already, we highly encourage you to take the time to research this breed in order to come to an intelligent, informed conclusion that only you can make as to whether a Corgi is right for you.
For example, an important question to ask when considering the Corgi breed is whether anyone in your home suffers from allergies. If so, owning a Corgi may be problematic. Pembrokes have not only one, but two coats. They have a dense undercoat and a topcoat of medium length hair. Typically, Corgis "blow" their coats twice a year in which they shed out their thick undercoat. The good thing is that aside from when they blow their undercoat, their topcoats tend to shed only minimally. However, prospective owners should be aware of the shedding issue they will face when living with a Pembroke.
Another consideration is one's ability to give the Corgi the exercise it needs. As mentioned previously, Corgis can do well in just about any type of home environment. They can be comfortable in an apartment, as well as in the wide-open spaces of a working ranch. However, with that said, they do need an adequate amount exercise to keep them both mentally and physically fit. So for those without a yard for play, they must make the commitment to take their Corgi out for a walk on a daily basis.
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