Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The Cardigan Welsh corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh corgis that originated in Wales, the other being the Pembroke Welsh corgi. It is one of the oldest herding breeds. Cardigan Welsh corgis can be extremely loyal family dogs. They are able to live in a variety of settings, from apartments to farms. For their size, however, they do need a surprising amount of daily physical and mental stimulation. Cardigans are a very versatile breed and a wonderful family companion. Pembrokes and Cardigans first appeared together in dog shows in 1925 when they were shown under the rules...
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Breed Group:	Herding Group
Place of Origin:	Wales
Also Known As:	Cardi, CWC, Cardigan

Description of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Colors

Sable & White, Red & White, Black & White, Brindle & White, Blue Merle & White, Merle

Temperament

Active, Intelligent, Affectionate, Devoted, Companionable, Alert

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	9.8 in.	13 in.	24.9 lbs.	34 lbs.
Male	9.8 in.	13 in.	30 lbs.	37.9 lbs.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Image Gallery

The face of a female Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

A blue merle-colored Cardigan

Behavior and Traits of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

High Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
15 yr.
High Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Herding Group

Herding Group is the name of a breed Group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. It does not refer to one particular type of dog. How the Herding Group is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Herding Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the term Herding Group. The international kennel club association, the Fédération Cynologique...
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Other Herding Group Dog Breeds

Cardigan Welsh Corgi place of origin

Wales

Population: 3,006,400

Wales /ˈweɪlz/ is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km . Wales has over 1,200 km of coastline, including its offshore islands; the largest, Anglesey , is also the largest island in the Irish Sea. Wales is largely mountainous, with its...
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Some Other Breeds from Wales