Dogs 101 – CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI – Top Dog Facts About the CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI
Cardigan Welsh quarry the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a cattle herding green developed in Wales it is believed to have come to Wales from Europe with the Celts centuries ago and probably has the same ancestors as the dachshund it was used for a wide variety of purposes like hunting and guarding before finally becoming specialized in use with cattle before land owners started using fences to mark their estate all area occupied by one’s cattle could be considered one’s property these low set dogs that could drive other landowners herds away by moving fast and nipping at kettles feet without getting hurt proved very useful in marking territory these dogs were so specialized for cattle driving that in time as lions became more formally marked and fences were drawn quarries lost their utility the breed would have been extinct but for some enthusiasts who kept them as guard dogs and continued to breed them also incorporating some herding features over the years for some time the two Welsh Corgi breeds the Pembroke and the cardigan were considered the same and interbreeding was very common in the 1930s the two were recognized as separate breeds and were brought to the US around the same time time for some rough trivia which one of these can be used to distinguish between a cardigan Welsh Corgi and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi a ears B coat color or C tail what do you think give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer hang on tight and we’ll get back to this ruff trivia question toward the end of the video an adult cardigan Corrie has a height in the range of 10.5 to 12.5 inches the male weighs between 30 and 38 pounds and the female between 25 and 34 pounds its length is about 1.8 times its height it has large prominent and upright ears a tapering muzzle a muscular neck and a long furry tail the coat has two layers the upper coat is slightly harsh and of medium length the undercoat is soft and thick the colors seen generally are combinations of white with shades of red black sable and red merle grooming taking care of the Cardigan Welsh Corgis coat can be quite a chore for many people it requires brushing often daily to keep shedding in check trimming of nails cleaning up ears and brushing of teeth need to be regular environment cardigans are known to be loving and loyal and get along well with children and family members their natural instincts as guard dogs keep them from getting comfortable with strangers easily for several generations these dogs have been bred to become good companion dogs and it shows in their devotion to their owners they can get aggressive with animals their own size or larger but this can be controlled through early socialization cardigans are known to bark more than most of the dogs training cardigans can be trained easily for a number of purposes including therapy companionship and herding trials they are built to survive long hours working in a field and are surprisingly active for their small size they require a good play session or a long walk to keep them physically and mentally stimulated chores like fetching the newspaper are known to keep them happy health a life expectancy of the breed is between 10 and 12 years it is fairly healthy breed with some ailments in being hip and elbow dysplasia retinal atrophy arthritis and some problems related to old age an intelligent breed that can be trained to perform many common functions the Cardigan Welsh Corgi can prove a valuable companion it is great for City home living or life on a farm and with its nature lives up to the nickname of a big dog in a small package find out if the Cardigan Welsh Corgi would be a good addition to your home now you can visit Brooklyn’s corner com to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you let’s get back to the answer to our ruff trivia question the easiest way to figure out if a Corgi is cardigan or Pembroke is by looking at the tail the Pembroke generally doesn’t have one that does it for the Cardigan Welsh Corgi if you enjoyed this dog facts 101 video be sure to subscribe and paw that thumbs up button then go ahead and check out some of the other videos or fun activities on our website thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon
