Pembroke Corgi

Obviously from Wales, the predecessor of the current Corgi is believed to arrived from the Low Countries with Flemish Weavers around 1100, though some believed he was an even earlier arrival. Until 1934 Cardigan and Pembroke Corgis were regarded as interchangeable but since the breeds were separated they have developed specific characteristics.

The Pembroke Corgi was bred to be a cattle herder which required the use of nipping at the animals heels to assert his dominance and to look at him is to see a sturdy, active little dog capable of doing a hard day's work.  They remain a busy dog and enjoy plenty of exercise but are quite accommodating to whatever the  family's circumstances, and the Pembroke Corgi  can content himself with a less active life.  The coat is of medium length and with a dense undercoat stands off to some extent; colours, which can be self (single colour) or with white markings are red, sable, fawn and black and tan.  He should be no more than 12" at the shoulder and at up to 11kg he is solidly built.

As with all breeds it is as well to check for temperament to avoid any tendency to nipping, but they make a good family dog who will join in with all the activities.

Click  to read the  Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Breed Standard.

Pembroke Corgi Breed Clubs

Pembroke Corgi Rescue and Rehoming

Contact Breed Rescue. They should be able to give you information about dogs requiring homes and procedures for re-homing; if you are in the unfortunate position of having to re-home your own dog, please go through breed rescue. They will not be judgmental and are best able to find the right permanent home for him.

Welsh Corgi Rescue Service

Mrs F S Baker  Sec/Co-ordinator     01892 723401
Mr C Locksmith     Suffolk    01473 624966
Mrs M M Hope    East Sussex    01273 550902
Mrs E Rhodie     Scotland  01334 828517
Mr & Mrs Shayers    Middx    01895 233900
Miss C Titchen     Dorset     01202 428868
Mrs F Toman      Co Armagh    01762324182
Mr R Wood  01277 211016