Be Educated Before you Buy
Originally bred to herd cattle, sheep, and horses, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an active and intelligent dog breed. Easy to train and eager to learn, Pembrokes are great with children and other pets, and you can find them in four different coat colors and markings.
What we are looking for when we DNA test our dogs
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive, incurable, disease of the nerves of the spinal cord which causes gradual loss of mobility and loss of feeling in the limbs. Affected dogs become paralyzed first in the hind limbs and then in the forelimbs. The condition, which appears to be quite common in Pembroke corgis, does not cause pain but they are unable to behave or function normally which is likely to have a detrimental impact on their welfare.
Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC)
(EIC) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder affecting Pembroke Welsh Corgis. EIC presents as exercise intolerance in apparently healthy dogs. Affected dogs are usually diagnosed before two years of age and appear normal during low to moderately strenuous activity.
Von Willebrand Disease I (VWDI)
(VWDI) is an inherited bleeding disorder affecting Pembroke Welsh Corgis. ... Affected dogs may bruise easily, have frequent nosebleeds, bleed from the mouth when juvenile teeth are lost, and experience prolonged bleeding after surgery or trauma.
