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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, big personality. Corgis are intelligent herders with a strong will — great with families but need boundaries and structure.
- Origin
- Wales
- Lifespan
- 12-13 years
- Weight
- 10-14 kg
- Height
- 25-30 cm
- Kids
- Good with kids
- Temperament
- Bold
Trainability
Shedding
Exercise needs
Care notes
- Brush 2-3 times a week; heavy shedder
- Avoid stairs and jumping off sofas (spine protection)
- Keep weight in check — extra kilos stress the spine
Common health concerns
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
- Hip dysplasia
- Obesity
- Degenerative myelopathy
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