If you are looking for a small sized watchdog that is easily adaptable, very cat friendly and excellent with the little ones, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi might just be the breed for you.
Origin
Their lineage can be traced all the way back to 1107 AD and it is believed that the Vikings and Flemish weavers brought the dogs with them as they traveled to reside in Wales.
Corgis were used to watch sheep, geese, ducks, horses and cattle as one of the oldest herding breed of dogs and are among the smallest dogs in the Herding Group.
They are famed for being the preferred breed of Queen Elizabeth II, who has owned more than 30 during her reign.
Description
These hilarious little fellas are extremely cute because their body is proportional to larger breeds but they have shorter legs. However, they have a sturdy appearance and an athletic body. Corgis have long bodies, naturally long tails and big ears facing upward. Their head should be foxy in shape and appearance.
When it comes to their coat and color, they can be red – with or without white markings, sable – with white markings, fawn – with white markings, red-headed tricolor or black-headed tricolor.
As for their temperament, Pembroke Welsh Corgis are very affectionate, love to be involved in the family, and tend to follow wherever their owners go. They are bold, never shy and are eager to learn and train.
Pros
- great with kids
- intelligent
- excellent watchdogs
- adaptable
- easy to train
Cons
- prone to a progressive spinal disease called degenerative myelopathy
- susceptible to hip dysplasia, and Von Willebrand’s disease
Should I adopt/buy a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
As we already mentioned in the beginning, if you seek a funny looking, intelligent and easily adaptable, small-sized watchdog that is excellent with kids, this breed will definitely deliver.
I must have one!