General Appearance:  Low-set, sturdy, and active.  Bold, but kindly; intelligent and interested.  Thick, glossy double coat, with the softer layer underneath.  It sheds year round.  Brush about every other day.

Size, Proportion, and Substance:  Height-10 to 12 inches at withers.  Weight-males, 30 lbs or less; females, 28 lbs or less.

Background:  Corgis are curious, and happily approach people and animals, even if he's never met them before.  He makes friends easily.  Corgis like playing games, traveling, and even obedience and/or agility training.  These activities are a good outlet for his herding instinct, as the Corgi likes to feel that he has a job to do.  Corgis are energetic, and enjoy playing with children.  These sturdy little dogs make great pets for an active family or individual, but have a tendency to become overweight if not exercised enough.