Appearance
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is small-medium sized dog with a low, sturdy build. The long body is low to the ground with a deep chest that hangs low between the short front legs, and a very short tail. The wide head has a fox-like face with big upright ears and brown, oval shaped eyes. The water-resistant coat is straight and smooth with a dense undercoat, and the coloring varies but includes sable, red, white and tan.
History
Flemish weavers brought Pembroke Welsh Corgis to Wales in the early 1100s. These weavers eventually became farmers, and these dogs easily adapted to the practice of herding animals and guarding livestock in the Welsh hills and pastures. In the 19th century, Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Pembroke Welsh Corgis were mistakenly crossbred. That practice was stopped in the 20th century, and they are now each considered their own breed.
