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Corgi<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Pembroke Welsh Corgi \u00b7 A thousand-year-old Welsh breed<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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History and origin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi<\/strong> is one of the oldest breeds in the British Isles, with over 1,000 years of documented history in Wales. It was originally bred as a cattle-herding dog, using its low stature to nip at the cattle's heels and dodge their kicks.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its worldwide fame soared when Queen Elizabeth II of England showed her passion for the breed for over 70 years. Think of the famous children's film The Queen's Corgi. Today it is one of the most recognisable and beloved dogs on the planet.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

ORIGIN: Great Britain.
UTILIZATION: Sheepdog.
FCI CLASSIFICATION: Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Section 2 Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs). Without working trial.
GENERAL APPEARANCE: Low set, strong, sturdily built, alert and active, giving an impression of substance and stamina in a small space.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: Length of foreface to be in proportion to the skull 3 to 5.
BEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT: Bold in outlook, workmanlike. Outgoing and friendly, never nervous or aggressive.
HEAD
Head foxy in shape and appearance, with an alert, intelligent expression.
CRANIAL REGION:
Skull: Fairly wide and flat between the ears.
Stop: Moderate.
FACIAL REGION:
Nose: Black.
Muzzle: Slightly tapering.
Jaws\/Teeth: Strong, with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaws.
EYES: Well set, round, medium size, brown, blending with the colour of the coat.
EARS: Pricked, medium sized, slightly rounded. A line drawn from the tip of the nose through the eye should, if extended, pass through or close to the tip of the ear.
NECK: Fairly long.
BODY: Medium length, not short coupled, slightly tapering when viewed from above.
Topline: Level.
Chest: Broad and deep, well let down between the forelegs. Well sprung ribs.
TAIL:
Previously customarily docked short.
Undocked: set in line with the topline. Natural carriage, which may be above or below the topline when moving or alert.
Natural bobtails may occur, when the tail can be of any length, carried above or below the topline when moving or alert.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS:
Shoulder: Well laid and angulated at 90 degrees to the upper arm.
Upper arm: Moulded round the chest.
Elbow: Fitting closely to the sides, neither loose nor tied.
Forearm: Short and as straight as possible. Ample bone, carried right down to the feet.
Forefeet: Oval, toes strong, well arched and tight, the two centre toes slightly in advance of the two outer; pads strong and well arched. Nails short.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Strong and flexible. Hindlegs short, with ample bone carried right down to the feet.
Stifle (Knee): Well angulated.
Hocks: Straight when viewed from behind.
Hind feet: Oval, toes strong, well arched and tight, the two centre toes slightly in advance of the two outer; pads strong and well arched. Nails short.
GAIT \/ MOVEMENT: Free and active, neither loose nor tied. The forelegs move well forward, without too much lift, in
unison with the thrusting action of the hindlegs.
COAT
Hair: Medium length, straight with a dense undercoat. Never soft, wavy or wiry.
Colour: Self colours in red, sable, fawn, black and tan, with or without white markings on the legs, brisket and neck. Some white on the head and foreface is permissible.
SIZE AND WEIGHT:
Height at withers: Approximately 25 to 30 cm.
Weight: Males: 10 to 12 kg,
Females: 9 to 11 kg.
FAULTS: Any deviation from the above criteria is considered a fault, and the seriousness with which it is regarded is in proportion to the degree of the deviation from the standard and its consequences for the health and welfare of the dog and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n