They were created by initially crossing a Cardigan Welsh Corgi with a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Since that initial cross, through careful breeding, focus has been put on carrying forward only the best traits of each breed as well as making it possible to put that beautiful merle coloring onto a more physically Pembroke style dog. Our ideal dog is a bit smaller than the typical "ideal" Pembroke size (which is about 23-28lbs) with a more square build to make back injuries less prevalent. Most of our American Corgis mature around 16-25lbs.  At this time, they are considered cross-bred, but there are some strides being taken to move forward with them being established as a recognized breed. 

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Corgis were bred as cattle drovers, meaning they worked behind cattle to move them forward. They did this by jumping in and out and nipping at their heels (while avoiding their kicking hooves), and adding some barking for emphasis to get them going. They bring these traits with them into your home. This means they’re very energetic and eager to get out and do something. They can nip and bark to excess when excited, because they would love to get you—or your kids and their friends—herded in the right direction. They learn fast and would prefer to do your bidding than to test your limits. They were bred as working dogs to drive cattle tirelessly, so they may still want to play or work when you’re ready to turn in. Like all dogs bred to herd, they tend to be very intelligent and good at following directions. They get along well with your friends, your pets, and other dogs whether at home or in the neighborhood. They are a good candidate for dog parks, but they can chase other dogs to excess.