Pembroke Welsh Corgi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Pembroke Welsh Corgi — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Great Britain.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 1 (Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs, except Swiss), Section 2 Cattledogs (except Swiss), with no working trial; its standard is number 39.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its stated use is as a sheepdog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Height at the withers is about 25 to 30 cm (AKC 10 to 12 inches); weight runs up to about 30 lb for dogs and 28 lb for bitches (FCI 10 to 12 kg and 9 to 11 kg).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is of medium length, with a short, thick, weather-resistant undercoat beneath a coarser, longer outer coat; it lies flat and is preferably straight, though slight waviness is allowed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Self colours of red, sable, fawn and black-and-tan are accepted, with or without white markings on the legs, chest, neck, muzzle, underparts and a narrow head blaze.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is bold yet kindly, never shy or vicious; FCI describes it as outgoing and friendly, never nervous or aggressive, and an excessively shy dog is dismissed.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults are aggression or extreme shyness and clear physical or behavioural abnormality (FCI); AKC also very seriously faults button/rose/drop ears, overshot or undershot bite, and "fluffy" coats.