Burton - Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Physical Characteristics of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

(excerpted from the American Kennel Club breed standard)

Head: Foxy in shape and appearance.

Skull: Fairly wide and flat between the ears. Moderate amount of stop. Very slight rounding of cheek, not filled in below the eyes, as foreface should be nicely chiseled to give a somewhat tapered muzzle.

Eyes: Oval, medium in size. Variations of brown in harmony with coat color. Eye rims dark, preferably black.

Ears: Erect, firm, and of medium size, tapering slightly to a rounded point.

Nose: Black and fully pigmented.

Mouth: Scissors bite, the inner side of the upper incisors touching the outer side of the lower incisors. Level bite is acceptable.

Neck: Fairly long. Of sufficient length to provide over-all balance of the dog.

Proportions: Moderately long and low.

Forequarters: LegsShort, forearms turned slightly inward, with the distance between wrists less than between the shoulder joints. Pasterns firm and nearly straight when viewed from the side. Shoulder blades long and well laid back. Elbows parallel to the body. FeetOval, with the two center toes slightly in advance of the two outer ones.

Topline: Firm and level, neither riding up to nor falling away at the croup.

Body: Rib cage should be well sprung, slightly egg-shaped and moderately long. Deep chest, well let down between the forelegs. Viewed from above, the body should taper slightly to end of loin. Loin short.

Tail: Docked as short as possible without being indented.

Hindquarters: Ample bone, strong and flexible, moderately angulated at stifle and hock. Thighs should be well muscled. Hocks short, parallel, and when viewed from the side are perpendicular to the ground. FeetAs in front.

Coat: Medium length; short, thick, weather-resistant undercoat with a coarser, longer outer coat. The coat is preferably straight, but some waviness is permitted.

Height: (From ground to highest point on withers) should be 10 to 12 inches.

Weight: In proportion to size, not exceeding 30 pounds for dogs and 28 pounds for bitches.

Color: The outer coat is to be of self colors in red, sable, fawn, black and tan with or without white markings. White is acceptable on legs, chest, neck (either in part or as a collar), muzzle, underparts and as a narrow blaze on head.

Take a journey with this enchanted Welsh dwarf, the Pembroke, through its romantic and mysterious origins, as unveiled by Corgi scholars, legend and folklore. Follow the Pembroke from Wales, around Britain and to America.

Learn whether you are a fitting owner for this charming Welsh dog. Meet the Pembroke and discover a handy-sized, eager-to-please, smart and classy family companion that has all the virtues and charisma of a dog many times his height! This is a sturdily built, handsome little dog ideal for an active owner and family.

Learn the requirements of a well-bred Pembroke Welsh Corgi by studying the description of the breed set forth in the American Kennel Club standard. Both show dogs and pets must possess key characteristics as outlined in the breed standard.

Be advised about choosing a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, typical puppy. Understand the responsibilities of ownership, including home preparation, acclimatization, the vet and prevention of common puppy problems.

Enter into a sensible discussion of dietary and feeding considerations, exercise, grooming, traveling and identification of your dog. This chapter discusses Pembroke Welsh Corgi care for all stages of development.

by Charlotte Schwartz
Be informed about the importance of training your Pembroke Welsh Corgi from the basics of housebreaking and understanding the development of a young dog to executing obedience commands (sit, stay, down, etc.).

Discover how to select a proper veterinarian and care for your dog at all stages of life. Topics include vaccination scheduling, skin problems, dealing with external and internal parasites and common medical and behavioral conditions.

Recognize the signs of an aging dog, both behavioral and medical; implement a senior-care program with your veterinarian and become comfortable with making the final decisions and arrangements for your senior Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Experience the AKC dog show world, including different types of shows and the making up of a champion. Go beyond the conformation ring to obedience trials, agility trials and more.

Learn to recognize and handle common behavioral problems in your Pembroke Welsh Corgi, including barking, jumping up, aggression, separation anxiety, chewing, digging, etc.

KENNEL CLUB BOOKS PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI
ISBN 13: 978-1-59378-262-7
eISBN 13: 978-1-59378-890-2

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Photography by Isabelle Franais, with additional photographs by:

Norvia Behling, T.J. Calhoun, Doskocil, Bill Jonas and Mikki Pet Products.

Illustrations by Rene Low.

The publisher would like to thank all of the owners of the dogs featured in this book, including Jan Emmett, Karen Gunzel, Anna Hillman, Melody Kist, Roberta M. Lord, Cindy Savioli and Carolyn Willie.