The Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Without a doubt, the most adorable breed of dog is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Few other breeds can inspire such absolute devotion to their cuteness, as exemplified in every culture in which they are brought into dog-owners’ homes! For this reason alone, many families decide to bring a Corgi into their family, but oftentimes making a pet-owning decision based purely upon cute-factor is unwise. As with any other animal, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has its own needs and requirements, its own particular idiosyncrasies, and it is important for you to learn about these, respect them, and be able to handle them when your Corgi enters your home. So read on, future Corgi owner!

Why a Corgi?

Corgis tend to resemble lapdogs in that they are an empathetic breed that displays quite a bit of emotion and quickly bonds to others. They are very affectionate and often try to involve themselves in just about any social event or opportunity that arises, including just following you around everywhere to be a part of your life! They are eager to please, and so can be easily trained – aided by the fact that they are considered to be one of the most intelligent breeds in the world, so that training shouldn’t be too tough!

Corgis are great with children and strangers, as well as with other animals, so long as – and this is true of most breeds – they have been properly socialized during their upbringing. If you are getting a Corgi puppy, please don’t overlook this aspect of their development, as it will lead to a happy and fulfilling life for them as well as a better relationship between your Corgi and you!

Happy and Healthy

Corgis are also a fairly healthy breed. Thus, unlike with many other purebreds that are plagued by a wide variety of debilitating conditions, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is generally very healthy with an expected lifespan of between twelve and fifteen years. They do have some conditions that you would do well to keep in mind, such as a tendency towards monorchidism, hip dysplasia (which is perhaps one of the most commonly seen conditions in purebreds), and inherited eye problems. Finally, if your Corgi isn’t getting enough exercise, they can become obese, so provide plenty of opportunities for exercise and your Corgi – and you! – will be happy and healthy for years to come!