The name corgi is thought to be derived from the Welsh words cor and ci (which is mutated to gi), meaning "dwarf" and "dog", respectively. Two separate breeds are recognised: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi the right breed for you? Learn more about the Pembroke Welsh Corgi including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.
Both Welsh Corgis are small, short-legged dogs with foxlike heads and erect ears; they are surprisingly quick and agile with amazing hearing abilities. Both are hardy, able farm dogs and good guards and companions./breed-profile-pembroke-welsh-corgi-1117986-hero-a9d0f486d2c64c5fa09ed8e4044eb0a9.jpeg)
The Pembroke Welsh corgi is a small- to medium-sized herding dog of short stature and sturdy build. Known for their low-set body, large erect ears, and stubby tail, the Pembroke also has a reputation for being a wonderful companion.
Below, you’ll find everything you could ever want to know about the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, from the breed’s history to little-known facts. With this information, you can decide if they are the one...