Irradiated blood products are used to prevent graft-vs-host disease in patients at risk. Many attempts have been made to develop blood substitutes using inert chemicals (eg, perfluorocarbons) or Hb solutions to carry and deliver oxygen to tissues.
Temperament. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is highly intelligent, loyal, able and willing to please its owner. Corgis are extremely active and are good with children so long as the dog sees humans as above him in the pack order. Protective and sturdy, they make fine guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a life expectancy of 11 to 13 years. Their lifespan is just below average for medium breeds. Find out how old your Pembroke Welsh Corgi is in human years! The Pembroke Welsh Corgi typically weighs between 24 to 27 pounds, right about average for a dog's weight.