The Cardigan's ears (left) are somewhat larger than the Pembroke's (right).

The Cardigan Corgi's tail is never docked.

The Pembroke Corgi's tail is often docked, and its ears are smaller.

The Welsh Corgi (IPA: /ˈkɔ(r)ˌgi/) is a small breed of dog that originated in Wales. They are believed to be descended from Swedish Vallhund dogs that came to Wales with the Vikings. Cor gi means "dwarf dog" in Welsh (and the OED gives the Welsh plural corgwn as an alternative to corgis). Image File history File linksMetadata Kelsey_n_Penny. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Kelsey_n_Penny. ... Cardigan Welsh Corgi (black and white) Trustnluk Somthin To Talk About (Stormy), an agility corgi owned by Nancy Damarodas Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). ... Cardigan Welsh Corgi (black and white) Trustnluk Somthin To Talk About (Stormy), an agility corgi owned by Nancy Damarodas Taken Feb 22,2004 at the SMART/USDAA dog agility competition in Salinas, CA. Photo by Ellen Levy Finch (Elf). ... Docking is used as a term for the intentional removal of part of an animals tail or ears. ... Sherolie Sheer Brilliance owned by Sheila Barker. ... Sherolie Sheer Brilliance owned by Sheila Barker. ... 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. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris The dog (Canis lupus familiaris) is a domestic subspecies of the wolf, a mammal of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. ... This article is about the country. ... The Swedish Vallhund are a breed of dog. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... The Oxford English Dictionary print set The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is a dictionary published by the Oxford University Press (OUP), and is generally regarded as the most comprehensive and scholarly dictionary of the English language. ...

An average Welsh Corgi is around 10 to 12 in (25 to 30 cm) tall at the tallest point in the shoulders and weighs approximately 30 lb (15 kg). Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, Corgis are active dogs, and considered very intelligent. They have proven themselves excellent companion animals and are outstanding competitors in sheepdog trials and agility trials. 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. ...

Welsh Corgis are generally recognized as two distinct breeds: the Cardigan and the Pembroke. Beginning in 1934, the American Kennel Club recognized them as separate breeds. The Cardigan is the larger of the two, with larger rounded ears and a foxy, flowing tail. The Pembroke features rounded, pointed ears and is somewhat smaller in stature. Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (very short tail). Due to the advent of docking, the trait was not aggressively pursued, with breeders focusing instead on other characteristics, and the tail artificially shortened and it is not very niceif need be. Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. The coats of both breeds come in a variety of colors, although there are some differences between the breeds. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. ... The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The American Kennel Club (or AKC) is the largest registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. ... Docking is used as a term for the intentional removal of part of an animals tail or ears. ... A dogs coat is its fur. ...

The Pembroke remains the more common variety. It was made popular by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who keeps four at all times. Corgis make wonderful companions. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...

For more details about each breed, see the breed-specific pages:

• Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Cardigan Welsh Corgi

The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. ... The Cardigan Welsh Corgi (IPA: ) is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. ...

Health

Both the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are among the healthiest and longest lived dogs in the Herding Group. The Cardigan tends to be a little hardier and has fewer documented hereditary health issues; among them are canine hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and progressive retinal atrophy.^[1] Pembroke Welsh Corgis are susceptible to intervertebral disc disease, canine hip dysplasia, dygenerative myelopathy, progressive retinal atrophy and epilepsy.^[2] Welsh Corgi owners should have their dogs' eyes and hips tested by a veterinarian before breeding. Cardigan Welsh Corgis typically live between 12 and 14 years, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis typically live between 11 and 13 years.^[3] The Herding Group is an American Kennel Club designation for purebred dog breeds that comprises herding dogs and livestock guardian dogs. ... This article covers Hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ... Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease of the retina that occurs bilaterally and is seen in certain breeds of dogs. ... This article covers Hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans but is more commonly associated with animals, especially dogs (Canine hip dysplasia). ... Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a genetic disease of the retina that occurs bilaterally and is seen in certain breeds of dogs. ... Look up veterinarian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Corgis in movies and television and music

• Little Dog Lost, a 1963 Disney movie, is centered on "Candy," who gets separated from his family, and must go on a journey to find them
• "Edward", played by Bud, has a prominent role in the 1988 film The Accidental Tourist (Bud also appeared in the television show Dharma & Greg and the feature film Dave)
• The 1991 motion picture Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead features "Elvis"
• Murder, She Purred starring Ricki Lake
• Bud and Cody, brothers, are the best buddies of the First Lady "Ellen Mitchell" (played by Sigourney Weaver) in the 1993 movie Dave
• Ein, the 'data dog' in the anime series Cowboy Bebop, is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi
• Skipper is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi in the 1997 film Robinson Crusoe starring Pierce Brosnan.
• In the E!'s show "The Girls Next Door" Kendra Wilkinson has a Corgi, named Rascal.He's seen in most episodes with Kendra in her room and around the Playboy mansion.
• Disney's 2003 cartoon movie "101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure" has a corgi named Lightning as its canine villain. The corgi is appropriately voiced by Jason Alexander.
• In Stephen Frears' 2006 The Queen starring Helen Mirren, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis are played by Anna, Poppy and Poppy's puppies Alice, Megan and Oliver. Their real-life owner is Liz Smith of Ipswich.
• In 2006 Bob Jerving, the handsome and charismatic young welsh corgi, also known as "Bobby" to friends and acquaintances was the star of a photo shoot in the Wisconsin State Journal. He was also the subject of "Dog Blog" written by Christine Martell of the Wisconsin State Journal.
• In Lady Sovereign, a British MC's video called "Love Me Or Hate Me." The Corgi appeared next to the lines: "No I don't own a Corgi, had a hamster, died cuz i ignored it."
• In the HGTV show "Gardening by the Yard" a corgie named Maggie makes regular appearances.

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Wikiquote

• "Oh, no, it's not dogs I don't like -- it's corgis. They get the blame for all the farts." [On the Queen's Dogs.] - Diana, Princess of Wales
• "Corgis are enchanted. You only need to see them in the moonlight to know this." -Tasha Tudor

References

1. ^ Cardigan Welsh Corgi Care - Breeder Retriever, URL dated January 22, 2007
2. ^ Pembroke Welsh Corgi Care - Breeder Retriever, URL dated January 22, 2007
3. ^ Coile, Caroline, Ph. D., Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, Barron's Educational Series, 2005. Page 328-31.