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Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
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The history of the PEMBROKE WELSH CORGI is very different from that of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. When Henry I brought Flemish weavers to England in the year 1107, this small dog accompanied the immigrants to Wales and herded their cattle there. Unlike the Cardigan, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has pointed ears and a very short tail. It is a friendly, gentle, even-tempered dog that is equally happy on a farm or in a city apartment. A loving dog, it nevertheless makes a good watchdog that is never belligerent or sneaky. The Pembroke has the heart and the dignity of a big dog and is about as perfect as a dog can get. It has spunk and charm, is obedient by nature, extremely hardy, not too big to take on trips, and so pleasant to have around that one can really take it along anywhere. This dog grows quite old, living not infrequently to the age of 15, 16 or even 17. The Pembroke is a little calmer and more serious than the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, and is a little less accepting of unfamiliar people and dogs. The royal family of England always has several Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and what is good enough for the Windsors is good enough for the rest of us.
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