Today's daily puppy is Cooper the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Cooper is just adorable. His face. His little body. In my opinion, Cooper is akin to the Dachshund with more fur.
Dog Breed Info defines two types of Corgi dogs - Pembroke Welsh and Cardigan Welsh. The primary difference between the two is that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi does not have a tail and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a long tail. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is longer in body than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Further differences can be found in the history of each Corgi - visit Dog Breed Info. Primary differences aside, in this post, I will be writing about the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
The temperament of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is outstanding. This dog is intelligent, energetic, and loyal, always eager to please its owner. This breed is protective and tends to bark often. In this way, the Corgi suits well in being a guard dog. Obsessive barking, however, should be noted as poor behavior and the owner should utilize leadership and training skills to teach their dog correct behavior. The Corgi is hesitant of strangers, so Dog Breed Info recommends socializing early. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is good with children. Due to the small stature of this breed, owners of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi should train and lead early to avoid small dog syndrome (poor behaviors induced when the dog senses domination over its human pack - behaviors not typical to the dog).
The health of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is okay. Males weigh 25 to 30 pounds. Females weigh 24 to 28 pounds. Life expectancy is decent at 12 to 15 years. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is prone to glaucoma and back disorders. Do not overfeed a Corgi as obesity will lead to further health issues. For further information on the health of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, visit Dog Breed Info.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi will fit well in apartment settings if provided sufficient exercise. Daily walks are a must and all other active energy can be burned off indoors.
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