There are two breeds of Welsh corgis, the Cardigan and the Pembroke, each named for the county in Wales where it originated. The differences between the two breeds include bone structure, body length, and size.The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a herding dog breed, which originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgi: the other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The life span of Pembroke Welsh Corgi is about 12 to 14 years.
They are mostly found in Red, Fawn, Sable, Blue, Black & White, Black & Tan. The weight of Male Pembroke Welsh Corgi is about 10–12 kg, where is the female Pembroke Welsh Corgi is about 10–11 kg. The height of female Pembroke Welsh Corgi is about 25–30 cm, where is the height of male is about 25–30 cm.
Cardigans are the larger of the two breeds, with large rounded ears and
a 12-inch-long foxy, flowing tail set in line with the body. Though the Cardigan
is allowed more colours than the Pembroke, white should not predominate in its
coat. The Cardigan is a double-coated dog where the outer coat is dense,
slightly harsh in texture, and of medium length. The dog's undercoat is short,
soft, and thick. The breed stands about 12 inches (30 cm) at the shoulder, and
weighs about 30 pounds (14 kg). The Cardigan is sturdy, tough, mobile, alert,
active, intelligent, steady, and neither shy nor aggressive.
Pembrokes feature pointed ears, and are somewhat smaller in stature
than the Cardigan. Considered a practical dog, they are low-set, intelligent,
strong and sturdy with stamina sufficient to work a day on the farm. The dog's
head is fox-like and the tail short, which can be accomplished through breeding
or docking. Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (a
very short tail), and today, if the Pembroke has a tail at all, it is usually
curly. Due to the advent of tail docking in dogs, the bob tail was not
aggressively pursued, with breeders focusing instead on other characteristics,
and the tail artificially shortened if need be. Given that some countries now
ban docking, breeders are again attempting to select dogs with the genes for
natural bob tails. Pembrokes stand from 10 inches (25 cm) to 12 inches (30 cm),
and weigh approximately 28 pounds (13 kg).
Corgis are herding dogs, and perform their duties by nipping at the
heels; the dog's low stature allows it to avoid being kicked in the process. As
herding dogs, corgis work livestock differently than other breeds. Instead of
gathering the cattle the way a collie would, by running around the livestock,
corgis drive the herd forward by nipping at their heels and working them from
behind in semicircles. Seldom giving ground, if an animal should turn and
charge, the corgi will bite its nose, causing it to turn and rejoin the herd.
Although they specialize in herding cattle, corgis are also used to herd sheep
and Welsh ponies. They are also one of the few breeds able to herd geese. Welsh
corgis also guarded children and were beloved pets.
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