Description

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not as popular as his cousin the Pembroke Welsh Corgi yet he makes an excellent pet who is loyal, affectionate and good with children. Cardigan Welsh Corgi is intelligent and easy to train but needs a firm hand when it comes to nipping. Wary of strangers and possessive of his owner’s property Cardigan Welsh Corgi makes a good watch dog.

Size of Male: Height: 10.5-12.5 inches Weight: 30-38 pounds

Size of Female: Height: 10.5-12.5 inches Weight: 25-34 pounds

Temperament

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is highly intelligent, obedient, protective and robust. Cardigan Welsh Corgi are steady, loyal and loving, but wary of strangers. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a dog that is willing to please. Some Corgi’s are extremely active and devoted little dogs, and are usually good with considerate children. They make fine guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs. Cardigans are less sociable and more territorial than Pembroke’s. Good with other non-canine animals and with other Corgis, but can be combative with other dogs. Several of these brave dogs have lost their lives defending their homes, as they were too small for the situation. They sometimes attempt to herd people by nipping at their heels, although they can be trained not to do this. The Cardigan is a good alarm barker and some tend to bark a lot. Males can be aggressive with other males, particularly if a bitch in heat is in the vicinity.

Living Conditions

Cardigan Welsh Corgi are good for apartment life. Cardigan Welsh Corgi is very active indoors, and will do okay without a yard. But do make sure you bring it out for socialization when it is young and every once in a while and bringing it out for exercise daily is also a good idea as well.

Upkeep

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi needs a surprising amount of exercise for its size. The needs of Cardigan Welsh Corgi can best be met with a herding session, but a moderate walk or vigorous play session will also suffice. Cardigan Welsh Corgi can live outside in temperate to cool weather, but it is a very good house dog and best when it is allowed access to both house and yard. Its coat needs brushing once a week to remove dead hair.

Health

Major concerns: Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Intervetebral Disc disease, Von willebrand disease

Minor concerns: Progressive retinal atrophy

Life expectancy: 10 – 15 years