Buyer question
Is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Pembroke Welsh Corgi 4 out of 5 for beginners (good with consistency).
Source: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the Animal Library
The detail
A low-set Welsh cattle dog bred to nip at heels and duck the kicks, so it is tougher, louder and busier than its size suggests. Bright, affectionate and funny, the Pembroke is a big dog on short legs that needs daily exercise and weight control.
- Temperament
- Bold, smart, vocal
- Best fit
- Families, active singles
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, a bit stubborn)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Brush often, heavy shed)
What to weigh
Corgis shed far more than people expect, bark readily and may herd children by nipping. Their long back and short legs make weight control and care on stairs important for spinal health.