Parent Dog Breeds & Information
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi
“The Pembroke Welsh Corgi”
“The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (/ˈkɔːrɡi/; Welsh for “dwarf dog”) is a cattle herding dog breed that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is one of two breeds known as a Welsh Corgi. Pembroke Welsh Corgis descended from the Spitz family of dogs. The other is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, which descend from the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund. …
Pembroke Welsh Corgis are famous as the preferred breed of Queen Elizabeth II, who has owned more than 30 Royal corgis during her reign. …
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has been ranked 11th in Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs, which states that the breed is considered an excellent working dog.
According to the American Kennel Club, Pembroke Welsh Corgis were ranked 11th most popular breed of dog in 2020.”
“Appearance
Tricolour Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has erect ears that are in proportion to the equilateral triangle of the head. The breed standard indicates that the ears should be firm, medium in size, and tapered slightly to a rounded point. The head should be “fox-like” in shape and appearance. Pembroke Welsh Corgis differ from the Cardigan Welsh Corgi by being shorter in length, having smaller ears, and being slightly straighter of leg. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has somewhat lighter markings on each side of the withers caused by changes in the thickness, length, and direction of hair growth. …”
“Temperament
Pembroke Welsh Corgis love to be involved in the family, and tend to follow wherever their owners go. They have a great desire to please their owners, thus making them eager to learn and train. The dogs can also be challenging to train due to their working background, stubbornness and intelligence – they were ranked as the eleventh most intelligent dog in Stanley Coren’s The Intelligence of Dogs. …”
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The above Information, excerpts, quotes and partial quotes are taken directly from wikipedia page on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pembroke_Welsh_Corgi)
Photo above of Welsh Corgi dog courtesy of photgrapher Nataliya Vaitkevich.
Australian Shepherd Dogs
“The Australian Shepherd”
The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog from the United States. Developed in California in the 19th century, it is claimed the breed descends from a variety of herding breeds including collies imported into California alongside sheep imported from Australia and New Zealand, the breed taking its name from the former. Originally used solely as a herding dog, the Australian Shepherd has become one of the most popular companion dog breeds in North America.”
“The Australian Shepherd is a medium-sized, athletic breed; they typically stand between 18 and 23 inches…”
“Temperament
The Australian Shepherd is described as intelligent, active, loyal, protective, playful and adaptive…”
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The above Information, excerpts, quotes and partial quotes are taken directly from wikipedia page on the Australian Shepherd dogs.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Shepherd)
(Photo above by Randall Street/Artsign.biz)
Poodle Dogs
“The Poodle”
“The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, although the Medium Poodle variety is not universally recognised.”
“The Poodle is most commonly claimed to have been developed in Germany, although it is also claimed to be from France. The Standard Poodle was originally used by wildfowl hunters to retrieve game from water. The smaller varieties of the breed were bred from the original in France where they were once commonly used as circus performers, but have become popular companion dogs.”
“Whatever the Poodle’s country of origin, both their German and French breed names indicate the modern Poodle’s ancestors were widely used by waterfowlers both to retrieve shot game as well as to recover lost arrows and bolts that had missed their mark….”
“The Poodle does shed, but instead of the fur coming off the dog, it becomes tangled in the surrounding hair. This can lead to matting without proper care. Texture ranges from coarse and woolly to soft and wavy. …”
“The Poodle has a wide variety of colouring, including white, black, brown, blue, gray, silver, café au lait, silver beige, cream, apricot, and red, and patterns such as parti-, abstract, sable, phantom, and brindle.”
See more about the Poodle dogs at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle
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The following Information, excerpts, quotes and partial quotes are taken directly from wikipedia page on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs.
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle)
(Photo above by Randall Street/Artsign.biz)