The Pembroke Corgi originates from the 'Pembrokeshire' county in Wales; in the United Kingdom .
PEMBROKE : Welsh for "from the headland or rocky hill"
It is thought that the name 'Corgi' has its origins from the Welsh terms
COR - from the Welsh meaning 'dwarf'
CI - meaning 'dog'
They are a strong, well built & low set dog & still maintain their working instincts.
They were originally bred for herding cattle and you can still find them used as work dogs today.
Today the Corgi is mainly kept as a companion although he is well suited to the show ring, obedience and agility. The colouring of Corgis range from the Red & White to Sable and Tri Colour. The Tri Colour can have either a red or a black head. Their heads should have a foxy appearance and their expression showing an alertness and intelligence. Corgi's are long lived. On an average between 12 and 15 years.
The Breed Standard of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke
linking to The Australian National Kennel Council
The Pembroke Breed Standard on The Kennel Club Web Site.
OCTOBER 2008
The Australian Pembroke Breed Standard , 2004 UK Kennel Club revision on the tail clause has been adopted by The Australian National Kennel Council's at their 2008 conference.
It reads as follows:
Tail:Short, preferably natural
Docked: Short
Undocked: Set in line with topline.
Natural carriage above topline when moving or alert.
PEMBROKE : Welsh for "from the headland or rocky hill"
It is thought that the name 'Corgi' has its origins from the Welsh terms
COR - from the Welsh meaning 'dwarf'
CI - meaning 'dog'
They are a strong, well built & low set dog & still maintain their working instincts.
They were originally bred for herding cattle and you can still find them used as work dogs today.
Today the Corgi is mainly kept as a companion although he is well suited to the show ring, obedience and agility. The colouring of Corgis range from the Red & White to Sable and Tri Colour. The Tri Colour can have either a red or a black head. Their heads should have a foxy appearance and their expression showing an alertness and intelligence. Corgi's are long lived. On an average between 12 and 15 years.
The Breed Standard of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke
linking to The Australian National Kennel Council
The Pembroke Breed Standard on The Kennel Club Web Site.
OCTOBER 2008
The Australian Pembroke Breed Standard , 2004 UK Kennel Club revision on the tail clause has been adopted by The Australian National Kennel Council's at their 2008 conference.
It reads as follows:
Tail:Short, preferably natural
Docked: Short
Undocked: Set in line with topline.
Natural carriage above topline when moving or alert.
Kirarth's First Show Dog
Stormvale Black Replica
Stormvale Black Replica
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