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These days, I think it is even more important to Their attentiveness makes them learn more
protect this ancient gift in our corgis and keep efficiently. They are very intelligent, but their
the breed's original aptitude, natural ability
intelligence can cause problems for novice dog
INFORMATIVE passing year the breed has less and less owners.
and proper instinct because I see with every
Even if you cannot herd with your corgi, it is
interest in sheep already. If some of the
highly recommended to offer the dog’s possibility
breeders won’t care, then this treasure
of an active and colourful life, build a strong
will be lost in no time.

Seeing a dog doing what it was originally relationship with him, do some sports, teach
him tricks and obedience, play games and go for
meant for, and especially with great talent, extensive leash-free walks.
willingness, and a determined
attitude, is more than Aitutaki Lagoon of Treowecorgi
heartwarming. We should never
forget their needs, the fact they
are dogs, herding dogs, and we
should put a more significant
accent on preserving their natural
talent.

Since the corgis are usually not
used for work nowadays, they are
not bred for work anymore. Many
of them still have a strong herding
instinct despite the fact they were
bred from generations that have
never seen a sheep, and many do Text written by: Szép Bernadette, DVM
not herd at all. And there is no
way of telling except by actual Photographs provided by: Takács Liza
testing. While almost any dog • I Sing Bohemian Rhapsody Valhalos Sargas: 1,2,3
• Born To Be Your Morning Dreams Come Treowe: 4,5
can learn and perform basic levels of obedience • Before Sunrise of Treowecorgi: 6
and agility, the majority of dogs do not have the • Aitutaki Lagoon of Treowecorgi: 7
physical, mental and emotional characteristics to • Treowecorgi team: 8
herd at a high level. Photographs provided by: Vlascic Aleksandra
• Averoya Winds of Treowecorgi: 9
If anyone wishes to compete in herding trials Photographs provided by: Dr. Szép Bernadette
with a Pembroke, or to use it as a farm dog, they • I Sing Bohemian Rhapsody Valhalos Sargas: 10
should try and find a breeder who is actively Photographs provided by: Amandine Ricou
breeding working stock dogs, or at least trains • Castle of Conwy at Treowecorgi: 11
their dogs on animals, competes at trials, a
breeder knowledgeable in this activity. References:
• Adrienne Farricelli: Herding Behaviors in Dogs
Herding dogs were selectively bred to work on (What You Need to Know)
farms and are still known today for their hard • Kay Stephens, DVM and Beth Kerber: Think Like
work and stamina. Working all day requires a lot a Sheepdog Trainer
of attention and energy; they are always ready • AKC: Pembroke Welsh Corgi History: Centuries-
for action, working is their passion and they will Old Cattle Herder to Family Pet
be eager to follow their owner anywhere they • Nancy Willoughby: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi
go. and its Herding Heritage

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