The corgi without the tail. Pembroke Welsh Corgis originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the United Kingdom. While originally bred for herding cattle, sheep, and horses, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is now one of the most popular dog breeds, making number 10 on the list. It is a strong, athletic, and active dog, eager to learn and provide excessive love to its human companions.
The breed comes in the following six color patterns:
- Fawn and white
- Red and white
- Dark red and white
- Sable and white
- Black-headed tricolor
- Red-headed tricolor
Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed standards
The official standard of the breed according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) can be found here. The official Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) standard of the breed can be read here.