Featured Breed : Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Life Span:~12-15 years
Litter Size: 6-7 puppies
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Size: Height: Dogs 10-12 inches (25-30cm) Bitches 10-12 inches (25-30cm) Weight: Dogs 25-30 pounds (11-14kg) Bitches 24-28 pounds (11-13kg)
Coat: Cardigan Welsh Corgi???s coat colors are various: sable and brindle; all shades of red; black with or without tan; and blue merle. Though white is not predominant, we could find white markings on the breed???s chest, neck, legs, muzzle, and underparts.
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History: Cardigans Welsh Corgi first appeared in dog shows in 1925 when he was shown under the rules of The Kennel Club in Britain. Being one of two Welsh Corgi breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi???s origin has several theories. One theory is that the Celts brought them to Wales. The second theory concerns that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are descendences of Swedish Vallhunds, which were crossed with the Welsh herding breeds.
Health Issues: The average lifespan for the Cardigan is 12 to 15 years. Generally speaking, Cardigans Welsh Corgi is a healthy breed. However, like all other dog breeds, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are also facing some health problems which include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Hip Dysplasia, Autoimmune diseases, Cataracts and Spinal Disc Problems. Cardigan Welsh Corgi is susceptive to PRA, glaucoma and back disorders. This breed can easily gain weight, so owners should not over-feed it, otherwise, they will become fat and have back problems.
Temperament: Generally speaking, Cardigan Welsh Corgi is considered to be highly intelligent, loyal, gentle, kind and friendly with willingness to work. They are able and willing to please their owners. They are also active and friendly with children. Cardigan Welsh Corgi can be trained to be fine guards and obedience dogs because of protective and sturdy nature. If they are properly socialized and trained when they are still young, their uncomfortableness with strangers can be reduced.
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Activity: Overall, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a working spirit and it needs a lot of activities because it was essentially bred for exercise. Though, they're still enjoying if they are left indoors, they require at least one or two walks a day, otherwise, Cardigan Welsh Corgi will have a tendency toward obesity and over-weighting due to the mismatch between its metabolism and its energy level.