The Welsh Corgi Pembroke is a Welsh breed that has won the hearts of many dog enthusiasts around the world, particularly due to its popularity within the British royal family. With its friendly temperament, great intelligence, and energy, this small dog is an excellent family companion.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Wales
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 11-13 kg
- Female: 10-12 kg
- Height:
- Male: 25-30 cm
- Female: 25-30 cm
- Life expectancy: 12-15 years
- Exercise needs: 1.5 to 2 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Can adapt but requires a lot of exercise to avoid boredom)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Hunter: ⭐☆☆☆☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very good with children, but early socialization is necessary)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (General compatibility with other animals, to be monitored with small animals like hamsters)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (May be reserved with strangers, socialization required)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Can adapt, but requires sufficient exercise and regular mental stimulation)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Regular brushing needed, especially during shedding season)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate maintenance)
- Frequency of care:
- Grooming: Weekly brushing recommended, more often during shedding (twice a year).
- Ear and dental care: Ear cleaning to prevent infections and tooth brushing to maintain good dental health.
- Nail care: To be trimmed as needed, and baths when the dog is dirty.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price:1000-3000 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-950 €
🏡 Important note
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a cheerful, intelligent dog devoted to its family. Although it may be reserved with strangers, its loyalty and affectionate nature make it an excellent family companion. It has high exercise needs, so if you live in an apartment, make sure to provide enough outings and mental stimulation to prevent it from becoming destructive. If you are willing to invest time in its care and socialization, the Pembroke Corgi can be a wonderful addition to your home!
