Rough Diamond Pets

Original Function:  Herding cattle and sheep.
Modern Function: Companion
Appearance: Foxy, stubby-legged, cute little dog with large ears.
Pembroke: No tail (Most are born this way)
Cardigan: Tails with fox-like brushes .
Weight/Height: Ideal height at the withers:
Pembrokes: 25-30 cms
Cardigans: 30 cms

Ideal weight:
Pembrokes: Dogs:  10-12kg; Bitches: 9-11kg
Cardigans: approximately 17kg
(weight to be in proportion with size - balance is important)
Coat Colours/Texture: Double coated with thicker undercoat.
Cardigans: any shade of red, sable or brindle, as well as being black, gray, blue-merle, or marbled with bits of white.
Pembrokes: red, sable, fawn, black and tan with bits of white.
Grooming: Double coated breed. They do shed and need to be brushed thoroughly in shedding seasons otherwise at least once a week.
Character/Temperament: Loving, friendly, loyal, and intelligent members of the family who want to watch TV with you. They are endearing dogs which bond closely with their owners.They have an acute hearing that helps them detect unfamiliar noises and are good watchdogs. 
Compatibility with other animals/cats: Very good
Compatibility with people/children: Very good.
Indoors/Outdoors: Family dog - indoors primarily, but enjoys outdoors for exercise.
Exercise/Training: Responds well to training but some need firm obedience training and can be very stubborn. Needs moderate exercise particularly to prevent obesity.
Longevity/Health: Up to 15 years.
Pembrokes:  Occur sometimes: Hip dysplasia (HD). Obesity, though not hereditary is a big problem in the breed. Cancer is a growing problem.

Cardigans:  Occur sometimes: HD; intervertebral disc disease; urolithiasis and ophthalmic disorders including progressive retinal atrophy.