Instructions
Look at the general appearance of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. This breed is very low to the ground, but has a sturdy build and is very active. When measured at the highest point on the withers, the Pem is 10 to 12 inches tall. Males should not weigh more than 30 pounds and females should not weigh more than 28 pounds. This is a long dog, and the measurement from the shoulders to the point of the rump is 40 percent longer than the height measurement.
Make sure the head is shaped like a fox head. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has an intelligent and interested look to its expression, but not so much that it appears sly. The medium-sized eyes are oval and set toward the side. They are not deep-set and should be dark, but not black. The sensitive ears stand straight up and are very mobile.
Check that the long neck is long enough to give the dog balance, but not too long. It should be a bit arched and blend smoothly into the shoulders. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a deep chest, but it should not be overly low. The short legs turn a bit inward and lead to oval feet. The two middle toes are a bit longer than the outer toes. The strong pads protect the arched feet. The rear has ample bone and is moderately angulated. The thighs are very well-muscled, and lead to oval feet with strong pads and arched toes. The tail is docked as close to the body as possible, but should not be indented.
Pet the medium length coat. It is a weather-resistant double coat, with long, coarse outer hair. The hair is normally straight. The coat can be red, fawn, sable, or black and tan. The black and tan may or may not have white markings on the chest, neck or legs. There may be some white on the muzzle and a thin blaze on the head.
How to Identify a Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (also known as a Pem) is the shortest of all the herding breeds, but should not be too short, as it would give it a coarse appearance. To make up for its shortness, its legs incline a bit inward in a trot. This breed is bold, but gentle, with an interested and intelligent expression.