Corgis!

Welsh Corgis are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them (based on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi)!

#1. "The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a long, low to the ground dog."

#2. "The skull is wide and flat between the ears."

#3. "The top line is level."

#4. "The nose is black and the jaw meets in a scissors bite."

#5. "The oval eyes are shades of brown depending on the dogs coat color. The eye rims are black."

#6. "The erect ears are medium in size tapering slightly to a rounded point."

#7. "The legs are very short."

#8. "The feet are oval in shape."

#9. "The dog is sometimes born with no tail, and is docked as short as possible when they do have a tail."

#10. "The double coat has a short, thick, weather resistant undercoat with a longer, coarser outer coat. Some Corgis are born with longer coats called the "fluffy Corgi" or "long-haired Corgi". These dogs do not make the written standard and cannot be shown. Coat colors include red, sable, fawn, black and tan with or without white markings. There are often white markings on the legs, chest, neck and parts of the muzzle."

#11. "The most obvious difference between the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is that the Pembroke lacks a tail while the Cardigan has a long tail. The Pembroke usually has straighter legs as it is not quite as long- bodied as a Cardigan; the Pembroke's head is generally more wedge-shaped; the ears are smaller and closer together than the Cardigans; also the Pembroke tends to be lighter than the Cardigan."

#12. "The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is highly intelligent, loyal, able and willing to please their owners."

#13. "Corgis are extremely active and are good with children so long as the dog sees humans as above him in the pack order."

#14. "Protective and sturdy, they make fine guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs."

#15. "Wary of strangers, it should be properly socialized and trained when it is still young."

#16. "They need their humans to have a determined, consistent loving approach, showing firm but calm leadership with proper human to canine communication to avoid over-protective behaviors as an adult."

#17. "They sometimes try to herd people by nipping at their heels, although they can and should be trained not to do this."

#18. "The Pembroke tends to bark a lot and makes a good watch dog."

#19. "The human handlers need to communicate to the dog that aggressiveness with other dogs is an unwanted behavior."

#20. "Usually good with non-canine animals."

#21. "Height: Dogs 10-12 inches (25-30cm)

Bitches 10-12 inches (25-30cm.)"

#22. "Weight: Dogs 25-30 pounds (11-14kg)

Bitches 24-28 pounds (11-13kg.)"

#23. "Prone to PRA, glaucoma and back disorders. Gains weight easily. Do not overfeed for if they become fat it can cause back problems."

#24. "Corgis will do fine in an apartment if they are sufficiently exercised. With enough exercise they can be calm indoors, but will be very active if they are lacking. Will do okay without a yard so long as they are taken for daily walks."

#25. "Naturally active little dogs, they should always be encouraged to remain so. They need to be taken on a daily, long walk. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human."

#26. "Life Expectancy: About 12-15 years."

#27. "The soft, medium-length water-resistant coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when necessary. The coat is shed twice a year."

Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/pembrokecorgi.htm
Corgi puppy pic from: http://breederinfocenter.com/images2/20041218135156_234832_5.jpg

Corgi adult pic from: http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi/