Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
| Cardigan Welsh Corgi |
Brindle and white Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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| Alternative names |
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| Country of origin |
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Wales |
| Common nicknames |
| Cardigan, CWC |
| Classification and breed standards |
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FCI: |
Group 1 Section 1 #38 |
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AKC: |
Herding |
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ANKC: |
Group 5 (Working Dogs) |
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CKC: |
Group 7 - Herding Dogs |
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KC (UK): |
Pastoral |
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NZKC: |
Working |
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UKC: |
Herding Dog Breeds |
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| Not recognized by any major kennel club |
| This breed of dog is
extinct |
| Notes |
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (IPA:
/ˈkɔ(r)ˌgi/) is one of two
separate dog
breeds known as
Welsh
Corgis that originated in
Wales.
Appearance
The Cardigan is a long, low dog with upright ears and a fox-like appearance.
Unlike the similar but unrelated
Pembroke Corgi, the Cardigan's tail is never
docked.
Cardigans can be any shade of red, sable, or brindle; they can also be black
with or without tan brindle or blue merle (black and gray or marbled) with or
without tan or brindle. They usually have white on the neck, chest, legs,
muzzle, underneath, tip of the tail, and as a blaze on the head. An average
Cardigan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the
withers and
weighs from 30 to 38 lb. (13.6 to 17.2 kg) for the male and 25 to 34 lb. (11.3
to 15.4 kg) for the bitch.
Temperament
Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as
excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in
sheepdog trials and
dog
agility. Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any
kicks by cattle would travel safetly over the dogs without touching them. Like
most herding breeds, Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs.
Affectionately known as "a big dog in a small package," Cardigans are
affectionate, devoted companions that can also be alert and responsible
guardians.
History
They are believed to be either descended from dogs brought by the Celts from
continental Europe or
Swedish Vallhund dogs that came to Wales with the Vikings. The phrase "cor
gi" translates to "dwarf dog" in
Welsh. They were highly valued for their herding, working and guarding
skills, as well as their companionship. A corgi's talents could help determine
its owner's economic status.
Black and white Cardigan Welsh Corgi
A Cardigan Corgi
See also
Welsh
Corgi,
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
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