Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog breed

Your Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup should be fed 3-4 times a day, when under six months old. As they grow you should reduce this down to twice a day. As they grow you should reduce this down to twice a day. As a fully-grown adult, your Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s weight should be between 10-12 kg. To keep them at a good weight, keep the treats to a minimum and weigh your dog’s food using the guidelines on the food packaging.

They may be small, but Corgis require more exercise than you would think. Pembroke Welsh Corgis were bred to be working dogs so, they need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. 

Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s are intelligent dogs and have a tenacious temperament that should make house training a breeze. The breeder should have started puppy toilet training before you collect your dog, making it easier for you to continue at home. Remember to use treats as a reward and always praise your dog when it has completed a command. Your Corgi will be eager to please so show extra affection when training as encouragement.

IVDD is the most common spinal disease in dogs, it’s an age-related degenerative disease, but some dogs can suffer from problems when they’re young. The discs between the vertebrae act as shock absorbers. In IVDD the discs weaken, which reduces the shock absorption and can lead to disc herniation and spinal cord compression. Dogs affected by this disease will usually have a hunched back and hang their head down to try and relieve the pain. They may also shiver, pant, and be unwilling to move, have difficulty jumping or going up and down stairs. In severe cases, the dog will have a paralysed bladder so may dribble urine or be unable to urinate. In these cases, surgery is needed to treat the problem. Dogs with mild symptoms may only need cage rest and pain management medication.

Von Willebrand’s disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs. Affected dogs have reduced amounts of protein in their blood, which helps blood cells to adhere to each other, forming clots in the body. This means their blood is thinner. They’ll be prone to bruising and excessive bleeding, which is dangerous if they need to have surgery or are badly injured.

Pembroke Welsh Corgis are born with a tail, which traditionally is docked when they are 2-5 days old. Tail docking is now illegal with this breed. But some Pembroke puppies are born with a natural bobtail due to a dominant gene. This is accepted as a breed standard for show dogs.

The late Queen owned more than 30 Pembroke Welsh Corgis. They were all been bred under the late Queen’s breeding program based at Windsor Castle. Her last Corgi Willow died in 2018. She also had two Dachshund-Corgi mixes, known as ‘Dorgis’.

The most obvious difference between the two breeds is the tail. Pembroke Welsh Corgis have a shorter tail, usually docked or a natural bobtail, whereas Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a long bushy tail. Cardigans are also slightly larger and curvier with a sloping rear end. The Pembroke has fewer coat colour variations, and their temperament is more outgoing and playful.

The average lifespan for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 12 to 15 years, which is considered a long lifespan. As a dog breed with few notable conditions, they can live long, healthy lives.

As a playful and excitable breed, Corgis are known to bark a lot. However, some may bark more than others depending on their personality, history and living conditions.