The breed standard indicates that the ears should be firm, medium in size, and tapered slightly to a rounded point. The head should be 'fox-like' in shape and appearance. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi sheds mostly in the spring and autumn and may shed annually, with intact females shedding during heat. While some outlying Pembroke Welsh Corgis are born with their tail naturally short or missing, the majority often have their tails docked between 2–5 days old due to historical tradition or to conform to the Breed Standard. Artificial docking was needed for the dog to do its job as a herding dog in the United Kingdom.
naturally short or missing, tail naturally short or missing,
naturally short or missing, tail naturally short or missing,