It's been said that Corgis were "left by the faeries" far back in the mists of time. The most prevalent story concerning Pembroke Welsh Corgis highlights their use as steeds by the faeries. If you don't believe it, just look at the harness marks on any Corgi's shoulders! The Pembroke is a working-herding dog that primarily herds cattle and is the smallest in its class.

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is an ancient breed of dog. Direct ancestors of the modern Corgi were brought into Wales by Flemish weavers around 1107 A.D. These early dogs bore a remarkable resemblance to the old Schipperkes. The Corgi is thought to descend from the same family of dogs which include the Keeshond, Pomeranian, Samoyed, Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound and Finnish Spitz. Within the past 100 years there was an effort to link or blend the Pembroke Welsh Corgi with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. In the 1930's both styles of Corgis were recognized as two separate breeds and not one breed of dog with two varities.

Your plush Corgi from Douglas Toys is 16 inches long.