Corgies

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Weigh Up to 30 lbs

Bigger than the other smol dogs, corgies are on the upper end of small dog sizing.

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Intelligent

Welch corgies are in the top percentile of iq, easy to train yet very determined.

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Chatty

Corgies love to bark, growl, and yip. They'll let you know when something's up.

History

There's two kinds of corgies: the Pembroke Welsh and the Cardigan Welsh. Pembroke's were commonly used as herding dogs on farms. Today, they compete in herding competitions! The Cardigan is an older breed from Wales. Even though people lump both breeds together, they look and act very different. The Pembroke doesn't have a tail and has pointy ears, contrary to the appearance of the Cardigan. The Pembroke is most popular.

Care and Upkeep

Unlike the other two, corgies do shed a lot. Pembrokes have two layers of fur. This means owners will have to keep up with grooming to prevent large shedding deposits. Brushing multiple times a week can also keep this down. Corgies need lots of exercise and stimulation, going back to their herding roots. And because they can easily over-eat, exercise and attention is a must.