General Information
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are small dogs that have long bodies and have medium coats. Their ears stand upright and their tails are usually docked after birth. Despite their short stature, they are very fast and were used for herding purposes. Corgis normally range from 25 to 38 pounds, depending on the sex of the dog.
These dogs are hard-working intelligent dogs and are easily trainable, although they do tend to have a mind of their own. Rules should be set up early on and consistently followed through with.
All breeds have certain medical conditions which are more prevalent than in other breeds, and the Corgis are no excpetion. These conditions include back trouble, urinary tract infections, hip dysplasia, genetic eye disorders, and Von Willebrand's Disease (a bleeding disorder that prohibits clotting). Although these aliments do exist, they are not common.
