REAL OWNER DOG DESCRIPTION (Beta Test Version)

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
by Miranda Prince

Pembrokes are smart, funny little dogs. They can be a real handful, and definitely need obedience training. It's also a good idea to keep them involved in some sort of activity (agility, obedience, flyball, etc.), or they will be bored -- this is a herding breed, and they want to work. At 22-30 pounds, they are suitable apartment dogs as long as they are given plenty of exercise. These charming little guys do tend to shed: they blow coat twice a year, but you should expect some shedding year-round. They make good watchdogs, but tend to take this sort of responsibility very seriously (a Corgi trained to bark at the doorbell will bark at ANY sound that even approximates a doorbell -- the telephone, the TV, the oven timer, etc.)

If you have the time and energy to train your dog and keep him busy, and you don't mind either a lot of dog hair or a lot of vacuuming, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an excellent choice. Do be careful to buy your pup from a reputable breeder, one whose breeding stock are registered with CERF (eyes), OFA (hips) and checked for Von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder).