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The Pembroke Corgi is thought to be a further development of the Cardigan variety. Suggested crosses to produce the smaller breed are the Schipperke and the Pomeranian, both of which breeds had been brought to Pembrokeshire, Wales, in the 12th century by Flemish weavers. it is also thought that a black and tan cattle dog, the Lancashire Heeler, may have been used. For some reason the Pembroke has always enjoyed greater popularity than the Cardigan, and when the two varieties were shown together as a single breed the first champions, male and female, were both the Pembrokes. ln 1933 the Duke of York, later King George Vl, brought a Pembroke puppy for his daughters. Later a male was added and it is descendants of this original pair that are pets of the Royal family today. The Pembroke, which measures from 10 to 12 inches at the shoulder, has its tail docked as short as possible. The coat is medium long in red, sable, fawn, black and tan with or without white markings. Regular brushing keeps it shiny clean. The Pembroke makes a fine family pet in any setting provided it is given plenty of outdoor exercise.