Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

History/Origin
Just like the Cardigan, a Pembroke originated from Wales, specifically in Pembrokeshire. But unlike the Cardigan, which is a rip off of the Dachshund, the Pembroke is believed to have Swedish Vallhund blood. It was purposely bred as a farm guardian mainly utilized to herd both cattle and sheep. With its excellent guarding abilities, the Pembroke is a perfect competitor in a sheepdog trial and widely-held dog agility competitions as well. It is quite safe to put your bet on this little one despite the truth that it is quite possibly the smallest in its class.

Description
It looks almost the same as the Cardigan with very few, notable details. A Pembroke may appear in varied colors like red, fawn, black or sable and sometimes with the absence of white markings in certain parts of its 10 - 12 inches tall body. It has considerably short tail that is being docked further for beautification purposes. (In some countries where animal rights laws are stricter, docking is a no-no and therefore carefully avoided.) It has a pretty short undercoat worn over the longer, thicker ones. All in all, a Pembroke relatively displays a cute and cuddly persona that will pass for a companion on long walks in ranch.

Temperament
An active, aggressive breed, Pembroke develops its agility over time due to its herding duties. It has since become a staple in competitions and dog shows because of its athletic abilities. Do not belittle its ability to run fast and jump if you are merely staring at its short, short legs. A Pembroke can run one hell long of a distance, fast-paced! On the other hand, a Pembroke sure is a reliable companion because of its value for loyalty and responsibility. It is generally happy and loves attention most of the time. It is an easily trainable dog that solicits praises every time it did something good.

As a highly active dog, maintaining a Pembroke requires daily exercise routine that could last about at least an hour. If not, one might just find the Pembroke too fat to move, which will eventually trigger a problem in its elongated body since obesity is one great problem that could pose a threat to the breed's health, while serious injuries in its spinal column is highly possible especially if it is overfed or is not made to undergo any drills.