Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

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Dog Breed Group

Herding Dogs 

Origin of Breed

Wales, herding dog and family pet. 

Life Expectancy

12 - 15 Years 

Color

Any, with or without white markings, but white should not predominate. 

Coat

Short or medium length, with a hard texture, and weatherproof,; short, thick undercoat. 

Exercise Needs

Plenty of exercise at least twice a day as you do not want him to become obese and lazy. Loves to have room to run around freely 

Temperament

The Cardigan is active and obediant and is a good watch dog and a good dog to have around children. They have a high learning ab 

Good with Children

Usually gets along well with children. Needs to be socialized to with other pets, especially cats, but does well with his own ki 

Grooming Needs

Brush his coat twice a week with a firm bristle brush. Bathe only when necessary. Shedding is twice a year. 

Average Size - Male (in)

10.5 - 12.5 

Average Size - Female (in)

10.5 - 12.5 

Average Weight - Male (lbs)

30 - 38 

Average Weight - Female (lbs)

25 - 34 

Health Issues

Obesity, spinal problems and some inherited eye disorders.v

Living Conditions

Can do well in either apartment or the suburbs if he is exercised regularly. 

Breed Description

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi makes an excellent pet who is loyal, affectionate and good with children. He is intelligent and easy to train but needs a firm hand when it comes to nipping. Wary of strangers and possessive of his owner's property he makes a good watch dog. In Welsh, corgi means tiny dog. He was the one who came from central Europe with the Celts when they migrated into Wales around 1200 B.C. Though his ancestry is not completely known, popular belief says that Cardigan descended in part from the early Dachshund.