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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Animal
- Dog
- Origin
- Wales
- Height
- 30 cm
- Life expectancy
- 12 years
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a dog from Wales. It belongs to the Welsh Corgi group, alongside the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and is a livestock-herding dog. The recorded height is 30, and the listed life expectancy is 12 years. It is also described as loyal, trainable and able to live in varied settings.
What it is
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two Welsh Corgi varieties. The other is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It comes from Wales and is a livestock-herding dog.
It is naturally attuned to herding animals ranging from poultry and waterfowl to sheep and cattle.
Origin and role
This breed began in Wales and is described as one of the oldest breeds of the British Isles.
Its recorded purpose is herding livestock.
Noted qualities
The breed is described as loyal and trainable. It is naturally attuned to herding different animals.
It is also described as versatile and able to live in a variety of settings.
Points to weigh
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a working herding breed, so its historical role is central to understanding it.
It is easy to confuse the name with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the other Welsh Corgi variety.
Size and lifespan
The listed height is 30. Its recorded life expectancy is 12 years.
Who may want another breed
Consider another breed if a livestock-herding background does not fit what you want from a dog. For more Welsh options, see dog breeds from Wales or browse dog breeds.
Bottom line
Choose the Cardigan Welsh Corgi if you are looking for a Welsh dog with a livestock-herding history and the recorded qualities of loyalty and trainability.
Look elsewhere if you want a breed whose purpose is unrelated to herding.
What stands out
- Naturally attuned to herding poultry, waterfowl, sheep and cattle.
- Described as loyal and trainable.
- Can live in a variety of settings, according to the record.
- Originates in Wales and has an old British Isles history.
Worth knowing
- Its defining work is livestock herding, which may not suit every household.
- The name can be confused with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
- The supplied record lists height without a measurement unit.
Suits
- People seeking a Welsh livestock-herding dog.
- Readers comparing the two Welsh Corgi varieties.
- Owners interested in a versatile breed history.
Think twice if
- You want a dog bred for a purpose other than livestock herding.
- You are looking for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi instead.
In short
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a Welsh herding dog with a long history in the British Isles. It is naturally attuned to herding animals ranging from poultry and waterfowl to sheep and cattle. The breed is recorded at a height of 30 and a life expectancy of 12 years. Descriptions in the supplied facts emphasize loyalty, trainability and versatility. Its identity is distinct from the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, so prospective owners should know which Welsh Corgi variety they are considering.
Questions
Where does the Cardigan Welsh Corgi come from?
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi comes from Wales.
What was the Cardigan Welsh Corgi bred to do?
It is a livestock-herding dog and is naturally attuned to herding poultry, waterfowl, sheep and cattle.
How is it related to the Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Both are varieties known as Welsh Corgis. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the other variety.
How tall is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
The supplied record lists its height as 30, without stating a measurement unit.
How long does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi live?
Its listed life expectancy is 12 years.
What qualities are noted for this breed?
The record describes it as loyal, trainable, versatile and naturally attuned to herding.
More dog breeds from Wales
Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Sealyham Terrier — Dr. Sabine Schumann · Public domain · file page
- Welsh Corgi — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Welsh Sheepdog — en:Richard New Forest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Welsh Springer Spaniel — Udo Tjalsma · CC0 · file page
- Welsh Terrier — Ebba Persson · CC BY-SA 2.5 · file page
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