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Description...
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 Big dog personality in
a small dog body. Cardigans have a harsh dense
undercoat that is brindle (brown with black
stripes or flecks), black (with brindle markings),
blue (mottled blue, gray & black), sable
or red in colour. They usually have white markings
and ears that prick up. They are slightly taller
than Pembroke Corgis, and have tails, unlike
the Pembrokes. |
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History...
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| Originated
in Cardiganshire, Wales where they drove cattle
to graze. They are an old breed, dating back
to Wales in 1200 B.C. and are related to the
Dachshund. They were formerly used for guarding
children and hunting game. |
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Traits...
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| This
is an active breed who likes to play ball or
Frisbee, sometimes to the point of exhausting
themselves! Since they are smaller, their activity
level is not annoying, especially since they
have a rather calm disposition.
Cardigans
are very friendly and love to be with human
companions. They are terrific walking dogs.
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Good
aspects...
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 Cardigan Corgis respond
well to obedience training. They are friendly
and mix well with other dogs or pets in the
household. They have large stylish, prominent
ears that are big in proportion to their bodies.
They make great companions, like all types of
weather and are generally clean and odourless.
Adults are usually calm and well-balanced. They
are a big dog in a small package. |
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Health...
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| Susceptible
to PRA and glaucoma, but relatively few disease
problems. Some cardigans experience hip dysplasia
or cataracts.
Buy
only from responsible breeders with clean
kennels and well-socialized breeding stock.
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Be
aware...
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| Must
be taught not to jump down. Jumping down may
cause damage to their front body structure.
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