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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Wales
- Height
- 25 cm
- Weight
- 9 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12 years
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a dog breed from Pembrokeshire in Wales. It was bred for cattle herding and belongs to the Spitz family. The recorded height is 25 cm, weight is 9 kg, and life expectancy is 12 years. It is one of two breeds known as a Welsh Corgi.
What it is
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a cattle-herding dog breed that began in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Its name combines Welsh words for “dwarf” and “dog.”
The breed descends from the Spitz family and is one of the two Welsh Corgi breeds.
Getting to know the breed
A new owner can place the breed by its Welsh origin, cattle-herding background and Spitz-family descent. The recorded profile gives a height of 25 cm, a weight of 9 kg and a life expectancy of 12 years.
Strengths
Its original job is clearly defined: cattle herding. The breed also has a specific Welsh origin in Pembrokeshire and a recorded lifespan of 12 years.
Points to check
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is distinct from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, the other breed called a Welsh Corgi. Check the breed name carefully when comparing dogs.
Pricing
No purchase price or other cost is included in the breed facts.
Who should look elsewhere
If you are comparing several dog breeds rather than focusing on this Welsh cattle-herding breed, start with other dog breeds. For a wider regional comparison, see dog breeds from Wales.
Verdict
Choose this breed profile if you want a Welsh dog with a cattle-herding history, a Spitz-family background and clear recorded size and lifespan figures. Look at another breed profile if those origins or that working history do not match what you are seeking.
What stands out
- Origin and working role are clearly recorded.
- Welsh roots connect it to Pembrokeshire.
- Its background places it in the Spitz family.
- A 12-year life expectancy is recorded.
Worth knowing
- It is one of two distinct Welsh Corgi breeds.
- Its stated original role is cattle herding.
- The profile gives no price information.
Suits
- Readers seeking a Welsh cattle-herding dog
- Comparing Pembroke with other Welsh breeds
Think twice if
- You need a breed outside the Welsh Corgi group.
- You are looking for a different original working role.
In short
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a clearly identified Welsh breed with roots in Pembrokeshire and a defined cattle-herding purpose. Its background connects it to the Spitz family, while the profile records a 25 cm height, 9 kg weight and 12-year life expectancy. It is worth considering when those facts fit your search. Remember that it is separate from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, so check the full breed name when making comparisons.
Questions
Where did the Pembroke Welsh Corgi originate?
It originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
What was the Pembroke Welsh Corgi bred to do?
It was bred as a cattle-herding dog.
How big is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
The recorded height is 25 cm and the recorded weight is 9 kg.
How long does a Pembroke Welsh Corgi live?
Its recorded life expectancy is 12 years.
Is it the same as a Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
No. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is one of two separate breeds known as a Welsh Corgi; the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
What does the name Corgi mean?
The name comes from Welsh words meaning “dwarf” and “dog.”
More dog breeds from Wales
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Sealyham Terrier — Dr. Sabine Schumann · Public domain · file page
- Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Welsh Sheepdog — en:Richard New Forest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Welsh Springer Spaniel — Udo Tjalsma · CC0 · file page
- Welsh Terrier — Ebba Persson · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
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