Corgi-lovers of the Queen of England. What did this breed conquer such a noble person? In addition to the direct duties of a guard dog, this tiny sheep can graze large cattle and also dance. To all of the above, the roots of this breed are from Wales. The royal family's enthusiasm for these lovely creatures aroused the wild popularity of Corgi in the UK. And after the release of Walt Disney's cartoon "The Lost Puppy," they aroused interest throughout America, and later all over the world.
The breed welsh corgi have many features. Small doggies, biting the legs of animals, can drive the herd towards the pasture and return the owner's whistle back home.Many of them in their homeland still help to walk poultry and small animals. Currently, these four-legged friends work in the search field. They are looking for tracks on asphalt and concrete, having adapted to the urban environment. They are also involved in the search for drugs. These little dogs are endowed with considerable savvy, resourcefulness and vigilance. All these unusual qualities, like for an animal, help them to perform the function of a guard. Cynologists distinguish two completely different types of welsh corgi - pembroke and cardigan. The first in the withers are lower in height and slightly differ in the shape of the head.
Pembroke welsh corgi - description of the breed
The appearance of Pembroke Corgi is similar to a fox. Color red, sometimes tricolor. The coat is short, stiff, but silky. They are small in size, the height reaches up to 25 cm. The weight of the boys is about 13 kg.
Dogs of Corgi breed are very hardy, if necessary high-speed. The character is kind, sympathetic, brave. These dogs are attached to the owner, are devoted to the house. They are cheerful, cheerful, full of energy and enthusiasm. They like to play with children. Pembroke can find a common language with all family members and pets. With those people who do not like them, the corgi will remain friendly, but they will be on watch.
This species of quadrupeds has clear features of a psychologist. Pets feel the mood of others, they know when it's better to caress, and when - to leave. Like no other, these doggies are observant. Noting the habits of the owners, corgi often use them for their own purposes and achievements.
Welsh corgi - care and nutrition
At a young age Pembroke requires heavy physical exertion. Puppies need to often walk in nature, give free rein to movements, play with them. Care for welsh corgi is minimized, it is only necessary to comb carefully the wool about once a week. During molting, it is desirable to do this daily.
It is also important to train puppies to claws. Such a procedure must be necessarily weekly. Washing Welsh corgi is on demand. Since shampoos are washed from the animal's body, the protective cover and pet are not hard to catch cold, dry the hair, preferably with a household hair dryer.
Corgi do not know how to control the amount eaten and can overeat.
The food of the welsh corgi should be balanced. It is advisable to give preference to natural forages. Be sure to include in the diet of meat and cereals. Do not give pearl barley and peas. Sometimes (not more than twice a week) food should be varied with sour-milk products and eggs. It is possible to feed dogs and dry food , which is presented in large abundance in specialized stores or in the market. With this option, your welsh corgi should have constant open access to clean water.