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The Welsh Corgi ( of Dog that originated in Wales . They are believed to be descended from Swedish Vallhund dogs that came to Wales with the Vikings. ''Cor gi'' means "dwarf dog" in Welsh (and the OED gives the Welsh plural ''corgwn'' as an alternative to ''corgis''). An average Welsh Corgi is around 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) tall at the tallest point in the shoulders and weighs approximately 30 lb (15 kg). Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, Corgis are active dogs, and considered very intelligent. They have proven themselves excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in Sheepdog Trial s and Agility trials. Welsh Corgis are generally recognized as two distinct breeds: the Cardigan and the Pembroke . Beginning in 1934 , the American Kennel Club recognized them as separate breeds. The Cardigan is the larger of the two, with larger rounded ears and a foxy, flowing tail. The Pembroke features rounded, pointed ears and is somewhat smaller in stature. Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (very short tail). Due to the advent of Docking , the trait was not aggressively pursued, with breeders focusing instead on other characteristics, and the tail artificially shortened if need be. Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. The Coats of both breeds come in a variety of colors, although there are some differences between the breeds. The Pembroke remains the more common variety. Outside Wales, the breed has been made popular by Queen Elizabeth II Of The United Kingdom , who keeps at least four at all times. Corgis make wonderful companions. For more details about each breed, see the breed-specific pages: HEALTH Both the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are among the healthiest and longest lived dogs in the , 2007 Welsh Corgi owners should have their dogs' eyes and hips tested by a Veterinarian before breeding. Cardigan Welsh Corgis typically live between 12 and 14 years, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis typically live between 11 and 13 years.Coile, Caroline, Ph. D., ''Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds'', Barron's Educational Series, 2005. Page 328-31. CORGIS IN ENTERTAINMENT In the movies
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