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Viewing Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy and Dog InformationPembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy and Dog Information
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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is active indoors, so it can do well in an apartment as well as a house. They are highly intelligent, short dogs that make great watch dogs. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is active indoors, so it can do well in an apartment as well as a house. They are highly intelligent, short dogs that make great watch dogs. They are cattle herders so they may tend to try to herd children, adults, and other dogs. They can be aggressive with other dogs, especially male on male. They like children, but do not like to be teased. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. Approximate Adult Size The approximate adult size (2 years old or older) of the male Pembroke Welsh Corgi is 10 to 12 inches to the withers (highest point of the shoulder) and 25 to 30 pounds. The female ranges from 10 to 12 inches to the withers and 24 to 28 pounds. Special Health Considerations Most dog breeds have certain inherited health problems associated with that specific breed, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is no exception. Be on the look out for back problems, epilepsy, hereditary eye disease, and obesity. This disease list is an informative guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant threats. Please contact your veterinarian for a complete list. She should visit the veterinarian several times in the first year for shots, boosters, and check up. Then, as an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for shots and check up. As she gets older, 6 years and on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for check ups and shots. Remember: avoid feeding your dog sweets. Grooming The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a medium length, coat with a weather resistant inner coat. She should be brushed regularly. Brushing will help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, help you keep a closer eye on her health and strengthen your emotional bond with her. Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath, and other serious disease. Her toenails may need to be examined for growth and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. Generally, a guillotine-type trimmer is the best for this chore, and competent instructions to accomplish this can be found on the net. Life Span The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can live between 13 and 14 years with proper nutrition, medical care, and excellent living conditions. History The Pembroke Welsh Corgi comes from Wales, where they were used to herd cattle. They were first registered by the American Kennel Association in 1934. Some Registries Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America Inc. UKC United Kennel Club NKC National Kennel Club CKC Continental Kennel Club APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. AKC American Kennel Club FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club KCGB Kennel Club of Great Britain ANKC Australian National Kennel Club ACR American Canine Registry Litter Size 5 to 8 Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppies Category Herding Group Terms to Describe Sturdy, short, active, stamina, kind, bold, intelligent, devoted *Special Good Points Good watch dog. Good at obedience. Very hardy dog. *Special Bad Points Some guard dog characteristics. Can bark loudly. Do not like to be ignored. May try to herd people. Other Names Known By Ci Llaathaid (yard long dog) Every dog is an individual, so not everything in this information may be correct for your dog. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only. About the Author: Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular pet site: http://www.petpages.com. He provides informative advice on all pets - including dogs, puppies, cats, fish, reptiles, birds, ferrets, rabbits, mice, and even pet bugs. Petpages.com also has an extensive pet classified ads section. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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