Eight facts about Pembroke Welsh Corgi

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They’re known as smart, alert, and affectionate The Pembroke Welsh Corgi!
While you would recognize this herding dog if you saw them, do you know their history? How about the difference between a Pembroke and a Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Well, you’re about to find out with these eight fun facts about the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

1. Pembroke Welsh Corgi ancestry dates back to the 10th century.
According to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, it is believed that Pembroke’s ancestry dates back to at least the 10th century. It is unknown, however, whether they are descended from the Swedish Vallhunds that were possibly brought to Pembrokeshire by the Vikings, or from the ancestors of the present-day Schipperkes and Pomeranians brought to Wales by Flemish weavers.
2. Legend has it, they are “enchanted” dogs.
Welsh legend says the fairies and elves of Wales used the Pembroke Welsh Corgi to pull fairy coaches, work fairy cattle, and serve as the steed for fairy warriors. If you look closely, even today you can see the marks of the “fairy saddle” over the shoulders in Pembroke’s coat.
3. They make world-class herding dogs.
Don’t let their size fool you, these dogs have been herding for decades! From the beginning, the Welsh used Pembroke Welsh Corgis as herding dogs, family companions, and guardians of the farm. Even today, these dogs are still expert herders. Many Pembrokes even compete in AKC Herding competitions.
4. They are very different from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.
In 1934, the AKC recognized the Pembroke and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi as two distinct breeds. What is different about these two dogs? First, the Cardigan traces its origins to Cardiganshire and the Pembroke to Pembrokeshire. The dogs also have easily identifiable physical differences. The Cardigan has a longer tail, while the Pembroke’s is docked close to the body. The Pembroke has a shorter body, and the ears are pointed, while the Cardigans are more rounded at the tips.
5. A Pembroke Welsh Corgi will be your best friend and a great competitor.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is known as one of the most agreeable small house dogs and is a loyal, loving pet for families. They also are known for their intelligence and enthusiasm for working. Many Pembrokes compete in dog sports, such as agility, herding, conformation, obedience, and more.
6. Your Pembroke engages in what is known as “frapping.”
Your dog may tire itself out running around in circles, dashing from room to room, also known as “frantic random acts of play” or more casually, “zoomies”.
7. Corgi means “dwarf dog.”
Or at least it might. The origin of the name “Corgi” is difficult to determine. Some say it combines the Welsh word “cor,” which means to watch over or gather, with “gi,” a form of the Welsh word for dog. Others have the interpretation that the word “cor” means dwarf, and combine that with “gi,” you have a dwarf dog. Either way, these certainly describe the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. And of course, the “Pembroke Welsh” part of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi name comes from the dog’s origins.
8. A Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Rufus was the mascot for Amazon.
In the early days of Amazon.com, a Pembroke named Rufus belonged to the editor-in-chief and principal engineer and came with them to work every day. Known for walking the halls, attending meetings, and snoozing, Rufus became the unofficial Amazon mascot. Rufus is also the dog Amazon employees have to thank for their dog-friendly culture.