Cardigan Welsh Corgi
|
This breed's lineage is associated with the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund. At one point they were crossed with Collies for the addition of colors. The Cardigan was designated a separate breed from its counterpart, the Pembroke Corgi, during the 1930's. The Pembroke is the smaller of the two and has no tail.The Cardigan has been recognized for his abilities in herding, tracking, agility and obedience.
Appearance:
Height: 10-12-1/2 inches. Ideal standard weight: 25-38 lbs.
Colors: Various shades of red, sable, brindle, black with possible tan brindle, or blue merle with possible tan brindle. All may have white markings, though these should not predominate.
Coat and Care:
The Cardi has a weatherproof heavy double coat, the outer coat being of medium length and harsh, while the undercoat is soft and thick.
Shedding occurs twice a year and regular maintenance can be handled by routine brushing and combing.
Personality and Traits:
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is very loyal and loving as a family companion. He is a calm dog, reserved with strangers and naturally protective, making him excellent as a watch dog. Though not aggressive, if the necessity arises, he will defend his master to the point of risking his own life.
Corgis are intelligent quick learners and can be trained for obedience and agility. Some tend to carry over their working habit of nipping at the heels with their humans, but this tendency can be corrected with training. They love to do a job and are good at learning commands, so if an owner wants his slippers fetched, a Cardi will rise to the occasion with pleasure.
Activity Level:
Although the Cardigan is quite active around the house, he still needs regular daily walks to maintain good health, as is true of all dogs. A safe outside play area is ideal as an alternate place for running freely.
Space Needs:
This breed is adaptable to its environment, but a house with yard space is always going to be the first choice for a dog that has a background of activity in his genes.
Children :
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi likes activity and games. He gets along well with considerate children and is a loving companion to them.
However, unexpected things can happen and we favor the policy that activities between pets and children always be supervised by an adult.
Elderly:
Adaptable, easy to groom, devoted, loyal, protective and loving - this dog's traits make it a fine companion to the elderly providing it has some outlet for regular exercise.
Return from Cardigan Welsh Corgi, to herding dog group
