The Welsh Corgi Cardigan is a low legged dog, full of vigor, of a solid build and quite compact. It is heavier and taller than its close cousin, the Welsh Corgi Pembroke. It is also distinguished by its larger and more rounded ears.
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 Hair type |
Short |
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 Origin |
Britain |
 Template |
Average |
 Head shape |
Triangular |
 Weight and size |
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| Sex | Weight | Cut |
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| Female | From 11 kg to 15 kg | From 25 cm to 33 cm |
| Male | From 13 kg to 17 kg | From 25 cm to 33 cm |
History of the breed
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Physical features
His coat: double (presence of undercoat), of short or medium length, of hard texture, ideally straight.
Its color: all colors, with or without white markings, but without white dominance.
His head: shape and appearance reminiscent of a fox. The skull is broad, flat and tapering towards the eyes, forming a dome above them. The stop is moderate. The nose is black and slightly prominent, the muzzle slightly thinned towards the nose and the jaws articulated in scissors.
Its ears: rather large in size, larger than those of the Welsh Corgi Pembroke, erect, broad at their base, with rounded ends and well set behind.
His eyes: medium in size, wide apart, dark in color or in keeping with that of the dress, displaying an expression of both gentleness, vigilance and alertness.
His body: longer than tall, strong enough. The top line is horizontal, the sides well defined, the chest moderately broad and the ribs well sprung.
Its tail: similar to that of the fox, of medium length, set at the level of the topline, carried low at rest, raised slightly above the topline when the dog is in action.
Behavior and character
| Affectionate | |
|---|---|
| Calm | |
| Protective | |
| Independent | |
| Hunter | |
| Barks / howls |
Behavior with others
| Cohabitation with children | |
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| Sociable with other animals | |
| Love strangers |
The Welsh Corgi Cardigan is a balanced , active and enduring dog, exhibiting important working skills. As a family, he is a pleasant companion who knows how to showcase his intelligence and docility. The Welsh Corgi Cardigan is neither fearful nor aggressive . He is very attached to his family .
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Education
| Clever | |
|---|---|
| Obedient |
The Welsh Corgi Cardigan needs a firm education , but without brutality. He likes to learn and to please his master, which facilitates his education. Be careful not to be coaxed by his tender gaze.
Living conditions
| Suitable for apartment living | |
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| Good for new masters | |
| Love it hot | |
| Love the cold |
The Welsh Corgi Cardigan adapts to most lifestyles . It adapts to both an urban and a rural environment. If he is called to live in an apartment, he must be able to enjoy frequent outings.
Health
| Solid | |
|---|---|
| Ease of gaining weight |
Thanks to its double coat, the Welsh Corgi Cardigan enjoys fairly good resistance to bad weather and cold . He also has an appreciable life expectancy. Nevertheless, in this breed, there is a predisposition to certain diseases , including dermatomyositis (a rare hereditary disease causing skin lesions on the face, fingers and tips of the ears) and retinal atrophy (degeneration of the retina).
Hypoallergenic breed
No
Litter size
Between 4 and 6 puppies
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Life expectancy
Minimum: 10 years
Maximum: 12 years
The life expectancy of a Welsh Corgi Cardigan is, on average, between 10 years and 12 years.
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Maintenance and hygiene
| Ease of maintenance | |
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| Cost of maintenance | |
| Hair loss |
| Drool level | |
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| Ease of grooming |
The maintenance of the Welsh Corgi Cardigan is not particularly restrictive . He only calls for regular brushing , but these become more frequent during the moulting period. During the latter, the Welsh Corgi Cardigan can lose a lot of hair.
The dog should be brushed once or twice a week to maintain the appearance of its fur and its cleanliness. During the moult, brushing becomes daily.
Price and budget
Purchase price
The purchase price of a Welsh Corgi Cardigan is between € 1,000 and € 1,300.
Annual maintenance cost
The annual maintenance cost of a Welsh Corgi Cardigan is between NC and NC.
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Physical activity
| Athletic | |
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| Energy level | |
| Potential to play |
The Welsh Corgi Cardigan must be able to benefit from long daily walks to satisfy its need for activity. The exercises to offer him must be adapted to his morphology . This will avoid, for example, stair climbs.
Others
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Calm |
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FCI Information
FCI No.
38
FCI Group
Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs)
Recognized by FCI
Since 1963
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