The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend And Farmhand (Howell Best Of Breed)

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand (Howell Best of Breed)

From the Back CoverThe Pembroke Welsh Corgi: Family Friend and Farmhand gives potential owners, new converts and veteran Pembroke Welsh Corgi lovers all they need to know about this captivating companion. There are chapters on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi's history, buying a dog, grooming, temperament, understanding the breed standard, breeding, health concerns and more. Dog shows, agility, obedience competitions, herding and all other activities that a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can participate in are discussed. Four appendices include useful resources and top dogs in the breed.Howell Best of Breed LibraryThese powerful little herding dogs have been helping around the farm and snuggling with the children at home for hundreds of years. They're equally at home tending flocks as they are following the Queen of England's frocks.A small dog with a BIG personality, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is ranked 34th of the 146 breeds registeded with the American Kennel club. This book examines the characteristics that make the Corgi so special and explains all aspects of raising and caring for this unique breed. From choosing the right puppy to basic care and ownership, the Corgi lover will find it all here. A full-color insert, several appendices, and an extensive index are just part of what makes this title appealing for those who love the diligent and dedicated Pembroke Welsh Corgi.From the PublisherThese powerful little herding dogs have been helping around the farm and snuggling with the children at home for hundreds of years. They're equally at home tending flocks as they are following the Queen of England's frocks.From the Inside FlapThe origins of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi date back to the 12th century?these powerful little dogs have been helping around the farm and snuggling up with people at home for hundreds of years. Developed to herd cattle in Wales (the word Corgi has its roots in the Welsh words for dwarf and dog), this hardy breed is distinguished by its short legs, long body, foxlike head, pricked ears, bright eyes and lack of a tail. Low-set, strong and sturdily built, the Corgi is a diligent worker and a dedicated family dog. A small dog with a big personality, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is fearless, quick and active, and he is headstrong and an independent thinker. Remarkably alert, Corgis are ever-vigilant guards, and because of their small size and attentive, affectionate nature they make delightful dogs for a house or an apartment.About the AuthorSUSAN M. EWING has been "in dogs" since 1977 and has had Pembroke Welsh Corgis since 1983. She has shown Corgis in conformation and obedience, as well as trying both herding and agility. Her affiliations include the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, the Conewango Valley Kennel Club, Tri-State Stewards Association and the Dog Writers Association of America. She is a member of the animal committee for the Eden Alternative at Lutheran Social Services in Jamestown, New York, which helps health-care facility residents chose and care for pets. She owned and operated a boarding kennel for four years and bred Corgis at that time. She has been writing professionally since 1964 for newspapers, magazines and radio. Many of her dog-related articles have appeared in the AKC Gazette. Currently, she works at the Arts Council for Chautauqua County and lives in Jamestown, New York, with her husband, Jim, and two Corgis, Griffin and Hayley.