HISTORY

ORIGIN WALES

GROUP HERDING GROUP


The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was brought to Wales by the Celts about three thousand years ago. This breed is the original heeler, their short bodies and tough mouths allowed them to nip at the heels of livestock.

APPEARANCE(S)

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is short with a long body and very short legs. The front legs are generally bowed. The head is a triangle with round eyes close together and ears that are erect. The tail is long, bushy and pointed.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in sable, red, brindle, black, blue merle and sometimes with tan and white markings.

COAT


The coat of the Cardigan Corgi is soft medium outer coat, and a very dense rough undercoat.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL


High

POSITIVES


This breed is loves its family, playing and are very active.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed can be aggressive to strangers, and they do like to bark.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do well in the city or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This breed needs daily exercise to reduce the incidence of obesity, and needs to be brushed weekly.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Obesity

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America
1002 Thorn Bush Rd
LaGrange, KY 40031

FUN FACT(S)

The word “Corgi” in Welsh means dog.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff