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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. It is one of the oldest herding breeds.
Appearance: The Cardigan is a long, low dog with
upright ears and a fox-like appearance. The old American
Kennel Club standard called it an "Alsatian on short
legs". Unlike Pembroke Corgis, who are bred to have only
a small nub of a tail (without docking) the Cardigan's tail is
long. 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. Other
markings include ticking on the legs and muzzle, smutty
muzzles, monk's hoods, and others. A few other unofficial
colors can occur, such as red merle. 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 female.
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 safely 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.
However, Cardigans can nip, especially small children, in an
attempt to "herd" people.
Cardigan Corgis are typically a 'one-man dog'. They are
quite wary of strangers and prefer to reserve their affection
for a select few with whom they are familiar. Thus, you have
in a Cardi a dedicated and loyal companion.
History: Cardigans originated from the Teckel Dogs,
now more commonly known as Dachshunds. They are among the
oldest of all herding breeds, originally coming only in
brindle and red. Eventually, through crossbreeding with
collies, the colors of the Cardi grew to include tricolor and
blue merle. The phrase "cor gi" translates to
"dwarf dog" in Welsh. The breed was often called
"yard-long dogs" in older times.
Today's name comes from their area of origin,
Cardiganshire, Wales. Originally used only as a farm guardian,
they eventually took on the traits of a cattle drover, herder,
and many more. They are still highly valued for their herding,
working, and guarding skills, as well as their companionship.
However, if a Cardigan, like most other herding dogs, does not
have a job to do, it can become destructive.
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