
Good to know about Welch corgi pembroke.
Health
Pembrokes have an average life expectancy of 12–15 years. Pembroke
Welsh Corgis are achondroplastic, meaning they are a "true dwarf" breed. As
such, their stature and build can lead to certain non-inherited health
conditions, but genetic issues should also be considered. Commonly, Pembrokes
can suffer from monorchidism, Von
Willebrand's disease, hip dysplasia (canine), degenerative myelopathy (DM) and inherited eye problems
such as progressive
retinal atrophy. Genetic
testing is available for Pembroke Welsh Corgis to avoid these
issues and enhance the genetic health pool. Pembrokes
are also prone to obesity given a characteristic, robust appetite of herding group
breeds.
Activities
Pembroke Welsh Corgis can
compete in dog agility trials, obedience, showmanship, flyball, tracking, and herding events. Herding instincts and trainability can be measured at
noncompetitive herding tests.