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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Coedwig Cardigans

In the beginning, the Corgi came to the high country known as Cardiganshire. They have been known there for more than 3,000 years. They're a member of the same family of dogs that produced the Dachshund.

The breed was used for guarding children and aiding in beating out game, which in those times was more than ordinary importance. The occupation that made the Corgi worthwhile to those Welsh hillmen came at a much later period, but still hundreds of years ago. This was when the Crown owned nearly all land, and the tenant farmers were permitted to fence off only a few acres. The rest was open country, known as common land, on which the farmer was permitted to graze his cattle. There was great competition among the farmers to secure as much as possible of this pasture land for their own uses. The Corgi was trained to perform the opposite done by the herding dogs.

Instead of herding, the Corgi would nip at their heels and drive them as far as desired. Often the farmer called upon his dog to clear "his" ground of the neighbor's cattle. The dog worked the same way in either case. The farmer would stand by his gate and give a soft whistle of two notes, one high, one low. Many times the dog could not actually see the cattle he was to chase, but he would keep going as long as he could hear his owner whistle.

The Cardigans of today still maintain the same working instinct. However, instead of herding cattle, they may herd your children by nipping at their heels when they want them to go somewhere. This is an instinct the breed has, and you're not likely to break him of this habit.

Cardigans are relatively easy to housebreak, as they're a breed that really aims to please their owner. Many will become very vocal if they don't get things their way, however are generally not a breed that barks for no apparent reason.

Cardigans do shed, and should be brushed several times a week in order to rid the coat of dead hair, and lessen the shedding throughout your home. Nails should always be kept very short so they don't have difficulty walking, and ears should be checked at least once a week to see if they need cleaned. Other than that, simply bathe as needed.

They tend to get along wonderfully with other animals, however keep in mind that they do have the strong herding instinct and will also herd those animals too. They're not aggressive dogs by nature, however if not properly socialized they can become fear biters.

Males and females should both be 10 and a half to 12 and a half inches tall. Males should weigh 30-38 pounds, females 25-34 pounds. Their coat is of medium length but dense. Their colors can be all shades of red, sable and brindle, black with or without tan or brindle points, blue merle with or without tan or brindle points.

Both parents should have OFA certificates for hips and yearly CERF for eyes. PRA .

Long-backed breeds are susceptible to disk disease that can be exacerbated by excessive high-jumping, dashing down stairs, being picked up without proper support, and obesity.

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