Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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Two quite different dogs carry the name Corgi in their official designation - the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the lesser known Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The two are not simply different varieties of the same breed. The Cardigan and Pembroke trace their lineage to different ancestors and that constitutes the differences in appearance and temperament.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was bred to work both mean-spirited cattle and easily frightened sheep in a very harsh environment. This required a dog of great versatility - rugged enough to stand up to cattle, but gentle enough to handle the timid sheep.

The Cardigan, the breed with a tail, is the original Corgi and is much older than the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is always alert and active, never shy or aggressive, and very intelligent. He is a great companion dog who enjoys his family. He may try to herd the children and the family cats. He is wary of strange dogs and should not be trusted with small pets.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a sturdy, tough, mobile, and capable of endurance dog. Its muscular body is fairly long in proportion to height. The ideal height at withers is 10.5 to 12.5 inches.

The straight coat is weather-proof, short or medium, with good undercoat. All colors are allowed in this breed, with or without white markings, but white should not predominate.

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