Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Herding Group
Height at Shoulders
10.5-12.5 in
Weight
Females 25-34 lbs, Males 30-39 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-15 yrs
History
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of the oldest British breeds, originating about 1,000 years ago in Cardiganshire, Wales. Their close ancestors were brought by the Celts from Central Europe to Wales about 3,000 years ago. Both the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi were bred to be close to the ground to effectively nip at the ankles of cattle to herd them without being within kick-range. By day, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi would herd livestock or drive them to market, and at night, served as the livestock guardian. Their responsibility as watchdogs is what makes them such a vocal breed. The name "corgi" is derived from the Welsh "cor gi" meaning "Dwarf Dog". You can tell them apart from the Pembroke Welsh Corgi because Pembrokes have a stubby tail and Cardigans have a long tail.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Cardigan Welsh Corgis share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Common Traits
Affectionate, loyal, and fun-loving
Very vocal and will bark at anything and everything
Adaptable to most living environments and tend to get along with children and other pets
Make great watchdogs and initially wary of strangers
Intelligent, eager to please, and easy to train but are also independent thinkers
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