• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Pembroke Welsh Corgis: This ancient breed of dog are long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head.
  • In the Welsh language 'corgi' means tiny dog
  • Pembroke is a former county town of Pembrokeshire in west Wales
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet
  • They are related to the Dachshunds family of dogs
  • The Celts introduced the breed when they migrated to Wales around 1200 B.C  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Pembroke Welsh Corgis range from 25 - 40 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 10.5 - 12.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Pembroke Welsh Corgis and Nicknames: Corgis
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Pembroke Welsh Corgis: The coat is normally short or medium length, with a hard texture, and weatherproof and comes in a range of sandy colors
• Fact 7 - Life of Pembroke Welsh Corgis: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Pembroke Welsh Corgis is the Herding dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Pembroke Welsh Corgis as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Pembroke Welsh Corgis suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Spinal problems
  • - Eye problems
  • - Obesity
• Fact 12 - Pembroke Welsh Corgis were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1935
• Fact 13 - Breeding Pembroke Welsh Corgis for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Pembroke Welsh Corgis

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