Royalty on Puppy Love : Pembroke Welsh Corgi

My Daily Puppy Friday favorite was to be Duncan the Labradoodle.  However, in light of the birth of Princess Charlotte on May 2nd, British royalty has been the focus by so many worldwide.  Therefore, my new Daily Puppy Friday favorite is Miles the Pembroke Welsh Corgi...And here's why -

On July 3, 2014, I posted Breed of the Day : Pembroke Welsh Corgi.  The temperament, general health, and physical traits of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be found through this link.  In my research for the post, the tie of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to British royalty stood out in unique intrigue.

The Pembroke is the preferred breed by Queen Elizabeth II and, in general, British royalty for over 70 years.  (Of course, Prince William and Princess Kate most likely will say otherwise with their beloved English Cocker Spaniel, Lupo.)

In royal honor and due puppy love, enjoy a few photos of Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies.

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Corgi Royalty

Pembroke Welsh Corgi - British Royalty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is held in high esteem in Britain.  Queen Elizabeth II has owned and dearly loved over 30 Pembroke Welsh Corgis in her reign.  (Wikipedia)

 

Google offers several images of Queen Elizabeth II and her precious pups in formal photos and lighthearted informal photos.

 

I came across a breathtaking black and white poster photo of the Queen in her earlier years with a Pembroke Corgi by her side.  The quality is phenomenal and a must have for royalty fans and Corgi fans alike.  Purchase a true one of a kind at Zazzle.



Breed of the Day : Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi


HISTORY :

• Herding breed
• 2 Welsh Corgi breeds - Pembroke & Cardigan
• Pembroke Corgis do not have a tail...Cardigans have long tails
• 25th most popular breed in 2011
• Preferred breed by Queen Elizabeth II & British royalty for over 70 years

(Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi)


TEMPERAMENT :

• Intelligent
• Loyal
• Good with children...Children MUST show leadership
• Good with non-canine animals
• Protective
• Cautious around strangers
• Socialize at young age
• Owners MUST show consistent, loving, firm, and calm leadership
• Communication & Authority are essential - Lack of leadership by owner leads to aggression toward other dogs, biting family's heels as herding instinct, constant barking, and Small Dog Syndrome behaviors
• *Constant barking by the Pembroke and Cardigan breeds shows dominancy issues...Pembroke Corgis tend to bark a lot

PHYSICAL TRAITS :

• Average male weight : 25 - 30 pounds
• Average female weight : 24 - 28 pounds

HEALTH :

• Prone to glaucoma
• Prone to back disorders
• Do not overfeed - Weight gain causes back problems

LIVING CONDITIONS :

• Okay in an apartment with daily exercise
• Calm indoors with daily exercise
• Active indoors without daily exercise

LIFE EXPECTANCY :

• 12 - 15 years

(Temperament, Physical Traits, Health, Living Conditions, Life Expectancy source - http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pembrokecorgi.htm)

Cooper the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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.