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cardigan welsh corgis
Breed Overview
Browse All cardigan welsh corgi PuppiesQuick facts
Cardigans are built low to the ground to best nip at the heels of cattle and avoid being kicked. (Dogs who drive herds to pasture or market in this heel-nipping style are called heelers.)
Historians surmise that ancient corgis were brought from Central Europe to Wales by the Celts during their mass migrations to Britain around 1200 BC.
We can say with some certainty, however, that corgis were driving Welsh herds 1,000 years ago.
Available cardigan welsh corgi Puppies
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- Kids
- Cats
- Other Dogs
- Apartments
- Large Living Spaces
- Seniors
- First Time Pet Owners
- Watch Dog
- Cold Climates
- Water Activities
Physical Characteristics
Females: 11 in
Males: 12 in
Females: 30 lbs
Males: 34 lbs
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About cardigan welsh corgis
Cardigan Welsh Corgi was originally bred in the same family of dogs that produced the Basset Hound and the Dachshund. The first Cardigan Welsh Corgi was shown at an English dog show in 1919. This breed is a family companion and a show dog with an easygoing personality.
Cardigans make excellent watchdogs, and they can easily become reserved with strangers. If they experience anything that is unusual, you may notice sounds from them. Cardigans are very intelligent dogs, and therefore they can be trained very easily. This breed loves children, but they have the herding instinct that can lead them to nip a young child’s feet or ankle. But with the right training, they can easily learn this is not the right behavior. They are usually friendly with other pets around the household; however, they can be aggressive with other dogs that are not part of the family. The size of the Cardigan is about 10.5 to 12.5 inches, and it weighs about 25 to 38 pounds.
cardigan welsh corgi Care
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are energetic, intelligent, highly active dogs that require a specific type of care, physical exercise and mental stimulation. Like all puppies, Cardigan Welsh Corgis puppies do best on schedule.
The more care you put into your puppy’s schedule, the longer, healthier and happier its life will be. Urban and family living are no problem for these pups, so long as they get the socialization, training and exercise they need.
Though Corgis are not particularly challenging to care for, they do require a high level of patience and determination. As Terriers, they are characteristically stubborn and feisty, so they may need a fair bit of encouragement to get them to exercise and obey your commands.
Corgis are intelligent, but you should still treat your Corgi like you would a toddler. Puppy proof your home and supervise them whenever they have freedom to roam. Corgi puppies also go through a rough teething phase, so chew toys are a must for new owners.