What do you know about your favorite breed?

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

My favorite breed!!

My two cuties:

(Sorry I just love the fluff-butt shot )

According to their breed standard with the AKC, they should be between 10-12" at the withers, and weigh no more than 30 lbs.

They come from Wales (hence the name) and are probably related to the Sedish Valhund. They think that Vikings brought the original dogs they are descended from to the UK, where they were bred to herd cattle. Corgis may go as far back as 600 BC. According to most sources, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are 2 seperate, unrelated breeds, although they were interbred in the early part of the 20th century before a breed standard was accepted.

They are very intelligent and love to work (and play!). They make great family dogs and are good with kids if their tendency to nip is controlled. Good training usually does the trick, although they can still be a bit nippy.

The average lifespan for corgis is 12-14 years, but they are the best darn 12-14 years you will ever share with a dog!! It's really been a treat to have my corgis, I know I will always have one, they are fun, lovable dogs!

[jesse_3]

Another essay is coming right up!! I would do two, but that is a lot of typing for one night!!

Alaskan Huskies:

The appearance of an Alaskan Husky does not have any set standards. Their coat can be any type, their eyes can be hazel, brown, or blue. The most common color of eyes is brown. Their ears can be pointed, or flappy, and they can be stalky or lean.
Their temperment of this breed is typically gentle and playful, but they can also be mischievious. The Alaskan Husky is a working dog, and they would prefer to be out in the freezing cold, than be curled up by a nice warm fire. The have more endurance than a Siberian Husky when it comes to racing. They do have a lot of energy, and they are very fond of their family.
They do not need to be groomed very much, but they do have two shedding seasons, that can create a lot of fur around the home.
The Alaskan Husky is not recognized by the AKC or CKC because they are not considered to be a pure-bred dog.

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Great job everyone