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Pembroke Welsh Corgi History
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There are legends that say fairies used Corgis as steeds to help pull their carriages and that fairy warriors would ride on the backs of these dogs. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be traced back to 1107. Who brought the ancestors of this breed to Wales is still debated, but it is known that the Corgi was developed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where it got its name. Some may find it surprising that despite its diminutive stature, the Corgi has more often been used to herd cattle than sheep; the Corgi’s small size helped it duck kicks from flying hooves and weave in and out of a cow’s legs. For hundreds of years, they could also be seen serving as watchdog in the average Welsh farmer’s home.
In 1934 the Pembroke Welsh Corgi appeared in America and was recognized by the American Kennel Club that same year. Soon after, the dog’s popularity exploded in Britain and beyond when it became the favorite pet of both King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II, and that popularity has held on to the present. Today, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is still occasionally used for herding though its primary position is that of a cherished and valuable pet.
