home page
all dog breeds
dog origin chart
dog size chart
dog coat colors

herding dog breeds
herding
dog
breeds

hound dog breeds
hound
dog
breeds

molossoid dog breeds
molossoid
dog
breeds

nonsporting dog breeds
nonsporting
/ companion
dog breeds

primitive dog breeds
primitive
dog
breeds

spitz dog breeds
spitz /
northern
dog breeds

sporting dog breeds
sporting
dog
breeds

terrier dog breeds
terrier
dog
breeds

toy dog breeds
toy
dog
breeds

working dog breeds
working
dog
breeds

 

choosing a dog
world standards
mixed breeds
add your dog


back to cao fila de sao miguel dogforward to catalonian sheepdog

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

photo of a cardigan welsh corgi
adult Cardigan Welsh Corgi
photo of a cardigan welsh corgi dog
    height of a cardigan welsh corgi
group: herding height: 10.5-12.5" / 26.67-31.75 cm
weight: m 30-38 lbs, / 13.6-17.23 kg, f 25-34 lbs / 11.33-15.42 kg
types: Cardigan and Pembroke. Cardigan - larger, ears farther apart, set on an angle and more rounded at tip, forearms slightly curved, feet more turned out than Pembroke. Pembroke has no tail.
colors: all shades of red, sable, brindle, black with or without tan points, blue merle (marble black and tan) with or without tan points, flashings of white
physical traits: small, close to the ground, elongate, strong, hearty, rugged, sturdy, powerful, tough, fast, has endurance, active,
hair type: medium length double coat. waterproof, thick, hard, smooth, harsh protective topcoat; soft, insulating undercoat
personality/
temperament:
intelligent, eager-to-learn, even-tempered, hardy, tireless, loyal, affectionate, adaptable, willing, happy, obedient, confident, friendly, alert, lively, tough, fearless. some may nip at heels
maintenance/
special needs:

exercise, some may not be good with other pets, sheds alot, wary with strangers, requires patience to train, susceptible to intestinal chills, overweight
nickname:  
origination: Welsh countryside, Wales
bred for: herding, driving livestock by nipping at their heels
identifying traits: long back, short legs, erect ears
ideal for: family, elderly, handicapped one-person companionship, driving livestock, city or country life, watchdog
good with kids? yes, if socialized early - some may have tendency to nip or be intolerant to teasing
life expectancy: 12-14 yrs  
of interest:  
health concerns: eye: progressive retinal atrophy, retinal dysplasia
kennel clubs: fci- (sheepdog group), akc, uk (pastoral group), ukc, saku, ankc (working dog group), jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group)
rescues:    
     
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog photo
 
  home | herding | hound | molossoid | nonsporting | primitive | spitz | sporting | terrier | toy | working | write us