Pembroke Corswiss

The Pembroke Corswiss is a hybrid mix of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and, being a newer hybrid, there is little to no information available on the hybrid itself.  We'll get an idea of what your hybrid pet can be from a brief look at the history of the parent breeds.  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a breed which hails from the United Kingdom, however, the ancestors of this Corgi from Pembrokeshire actually were Flemish, being brought to England by Flemish weavers in the early 1100's.  Eventually settling in Haverfordwest in southwest Wales, these early Corgis are believed to be have similar heritage to that of the Samoyed, Keeshond, Chow Chow, Pomeranian, Finnish Spitz and the Norwegian Elkhound.  They were utilized in herding and guarding of sheep and cattle, their short height and low slung shape enabling them to nip at the heels of the sheep and cattle to keep them in line without retaliation (kicking) from the focus of their attention.  Overtime, they have become dearly beloved companions of the rich, royal and famous, having nipped many of those heels, too.  There are two varieties of Corgi, the Pembroke Welsh and the Cardigan,  but it is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi which is one of the breed parents of this hybrid.  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934.   The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog is also an ancient breed which was brought to Switzerland by ancient Roman conquerors centuries ago.  The Greater Swiss is the oldest as well as the largest of the Sennenhund ("dogs of the Alpine herdsman") breeds which were developed in Switzerland.  There are three other breeds which make up this group of dogs: Appenzeller Sennenhunde, Bernese Mountain Dog and the Entlebucher Mountain Dog.  The "Swissy" quickly became utilized in herding and guarding tasks, in addition to the tasks of farm sentinel and pulling carts loaded with fresh produce, milk and cheese around the area and to market, most frequently working in pairs to accomplish these heavier tasks.  The Swissy breed is believed to have contributed to the development of the Rottweiler and the Saint Bernard breeds.  The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995.  No information could be found as to the organizations which recognize this newer hybrid.