Pembroke Sheltie

The Pembroke Sheltie is a hybrid mix of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Shetland Sheepdog.  While we know that the breed originated in the United States, we do not know the date of origination.  We can assume, however, that the hybrid originated in the past two to three decades when increased interest in mixing purebreds for a variety of reasons became popular.  To find out what your hybrid puppy can grow up to be, we'll need some history from the histories of the parent breeds.  The Pembroke Welsh Corgi hails from the United Kingdom but that wasn't the beginning of their story.  Early in the 1100's, the Corgi of Pembrokeshire, at that time resembling the Schipperkes, came to England with Flemish weavers, eventually creating settlements in southwest Wales, creating buildings resembling those of their homeland and utilizing the canine breed for herding and guarding tasks.  Their small stature and body configuration made them perfect for these tasks, being able to nip at the heels of the livestock to keep them in line without getting kicked in the process.  They were used to herd sheep, cattle and even geese to market.  Eventually, the Corgi wriggled its way into the hearts and homes of the rich, royal and famous and became a beloved companion and family pet.  The American Kennel Club recognized the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed in 1934, the same year it was recognized by the Kennel Club (England).  There are two varieties of Corgi, the Pembroke and the Cardigan, and the Pembroke is the Corgi parent breed in this hybrid.  The Shetland Sheepdog hails from the Scotland, specifically from the Shetland Islands just 50 miles north of Scotland.  Being described as miniature Collies, the Shetland Sheepdog could be found all over England in the 1800's, doing herding tasks required for small livestock.  Eventually, the Border Collie assumed these responsibilities in the Shetland Islands but the Sheltie remains even today a popular family pet, show dog and herding canine for those living on farms.  This intelligent and loving canine breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 and today remains a very popular family pet all over the world.  The Pembroke Sheltie hybrid is recognized by the following organizations: American Canine Hybrid Club and Dog Registry of America.