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Encyclopedia > Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Brindle and white Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Country of origin
Wales
Common nicknames
Cardigan
CWC
Cardi
Classification and breed standards
FCI: Group 1 Section 1 #38 Stds
AKC: Herding Stds
ANKC: Group 5 (Working Dogs) Stds
CKC: Group 7 - Herding Dogs Stds
KC (UK): Pastoral Stds
NZKC: Working Stds
UKC: Herding Dog Stds

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (IPA: /ˈkɔ(r)ˌgi/) is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. It is one of the oldest herding breeds. Salvenik Secret Agent of Elmsmere owned by Mrs and Mrs Ellwood. ... This article is about the country. ... Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) (English, World Canine Organization), is an international Kennel Club based in Thuin, Belgium. ... The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) is the peak body in Australia responsible for promoting excellence in breeding, showing, trialling, obedience, and other canine-related activities and the ownership of temperamentally and physically sound purebred dogs by responsible individuals across Australia. ... The Canadian Kennel Club (or C.K.C.) is the primary registry body for purebred dog pedigrees in Canada. ... The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom is a club aiming to improve the relationships between dogs and their owners. ... The New Zealand Kennel Club is an organisation responsible for dog pedigree registration services in New Zealand. ... The United Kennel Club (or UKC) is the second oldest all-breed registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States and the second largest in the world. ... The symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet can be used to show pronounciation in English. ... This Chihuahua mix and Great Dane show the wide range of dog breed sizes. ... The Cardigans ears (left) are somewhat larger than the Pembrokes (right). ... This article is about the country. ...

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Appearance

The Cardigan is a long, low dog with upright ears and a fox-like appearance. The old American Kennel Club standard called it an "Alsatian on short legs". Unlike Pembroke Corgis, who are bred to have only a small nub of a tail (without docking) the Cardigan's tail is long. Cardigans can be any shade of red, sable, or brindle; they can also be black with or without tan brindle or blue merle (black and gray or marbled) with or without tan or brindle. They usually have white on the neck, chest, legs, muzzle, underneath, tip of the tail, and as a blaze on the head. Other markings include ticking on the legs and muzzle, smutty muzzles, monk's hoods, and others. A few other unofficial colors can occur, such as red merle. An average Cardigan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the withers and weighs from 30 to 38 lb. (13.6 to 17.2 kg) for the male and 25 to 34 lb. (11.3 to 15.4 kg) for the female. The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... The German Shepherd Dog or Alsatian (see Breed names), is a breed of dog. ... The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. ... The withers is the highest point on an animals back, on the ridge between its shoulder blades. ...


Temperament

Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and dog agility. Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would travel safely over the dogs without touching them. Like most herding breeds, Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs. Affectionately known as "a big dog in a small package," Cardigans are affectionate, devoted companions that can also be alert and responsible guardians. Cardigan Corgis are typically a 'one-man dog'. They are quite wary of strangers and prefer to reserve their affection for a select few with whom they are familiar. They get along well with children. A Sheepdog trial (or simply dog trial) is a competitive dog sport in which herding dog breeds move sheep around a field, fences, gates, or enclosures as directed by their handlers. ... Dog agility is a sport in which a handler directs a dog through an obstacle course in a race for both time and accuracy. ...


History

Cardigans originated from the Teckel Dogs, now more commonly known as Dachshunds. They are among the oldest of all herding breeds, originally coming only in brindle and red. Eventually, through crossbreeding with collies, the colors of the Cardi grew to include tricolor and blue merle. The phrase "cor gi" translates to "dwarf dog" in Welsh. The breed was often called "yard-long dogs" in older times. Today's name comes from their area of origin, Cardiganshire, Wales. Originally used only as a farm guardian, they eventually took on the traits of a cattle drover, herder, and many more. They are still highly valued for their herding, working, and guarding skills, as well as their companionship. The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... The dachshund is a short-legged, elongated dog breed of the hound family. ... A Koolie working with sheep. ... A Rough Collie Collie refers to various breeds of herding dog originating primarily in Scotland. ... Blue merle Border Collie puppy Merle is a colour combination in dogs’ coats. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... Cardiganshire (Sir Aberteifi in Welsh) was a traditional county in Wales that existed between 1282 and 1974. ...


Gallery

See also Welsh Corgi, Pembroke Welsh Corgi The Cardigans ears (left) are somewhat larger than the Pembrokes (right). ... The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. ...


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Cardigan Welsh Corgi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (536 words)
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (IPA: /ˈkɔ(r)ˌgi/) is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales.
Cardigans can be any shade of red, sable, or brindle; they can also be fl with or without tan brindle or blue merle (fl and gray or marbled) with or without tan or brindle.
An average Cardigan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the withers and weighs from 30 to 38 lb.
MSN Encarta - Welsh Corgi (336 words)
Welsh Corgi, generic name for two breeds of herding dogs bred for centuries in Wales, the Cardigan Welsh corgi and the Pembroke Welsh corgi.
The Cardigan Welsh corgi is well muscled and boned, with a long body set low on short, strong legs; the usual height is about 30 cm (about 12 in) and the length from nose to tip of tail varies from 91 to 112 cm (36 to 44 in).
The Pembroke Welsh corgi is related to such breeds as the Schipperke and Keeshond.
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