Corgi: Intelligent, obedient, devoted, protective and hardy

The Corgi dog breed, which includes the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, originated in Wales.

The Pembroke is more outgoing, more restless and more easily excited than the Cardigan. The Pembroke also has smaller ears, a shorter body and usually either a docked tail or no tail.

The Cardigan and Pembroke both learn very quickly, are very alert watchdogs, and are by nature guard dogs. They will attack intruders, but because of their small size some have died doing so.

They are active, including indoors, and need a moderate amount of exercise. They make excellent apartment dogs for someone who enjoys a lively dog.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are both keenly intelligent, obedient, devoted, protective, hardy and have a no-bother coat.

They are fine with considerate children and so can make great family dogs.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi grow to about 33 pounds and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi gets to 28-30 pounds and would be considered a medium dog breed.

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