Sentences with phrase «flemish weavers»

Pembroke Welsh Corgis, as they are now known, were the progeny of dogs brought to Wales by Flemish weavers in the 10th century.

This breed of Welsh Corgi had its beginnings in the county of Pembrokeshire in Wales probably with the importation of a Spitz - like dog with the Flemish weavers in the 10th century.

The direct ancestors of the Pembroke were brought across the channel by the Flemish weavers who had been induced by Henry I of England to take up their abode in Wales.

It is unknown whether they are descended from the Vallhunds (Swedish cattle dogs possibly brought to Pembrokeshire by the Vikings) or from the ancestors of the present - day Schipperkes and Pomeranians that were brought to Wales by Flemish weavers.

History and Facts: Although the origin of this breed is hard to trace, it was most likely brought to the British Isles by Flemish weavers.

The ancestors of the breed were brought to England in 1107 by Flemish weavers.

However, it is widely held to have crossed the English Channel with Flemish weavers at the encouragement of Henry I of England in the year 1107.