Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppies

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are intelligent and trainable. They can be wary of strangers, but are very affectionate and fun-loving when they open up. They do very well with children and other pets, but can have a tendency to let their herding instincts take over.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis are a really healthy breed but could, on occasion, be subject to intervertebral disk disease or progressive retinal atrophy.

They love going on hikes and adventures, but can be just as happy laying on the couch with their owners. When they unexpectedly begin zooming around the house, that means that they want to play and need to burn off some energy. They love playing fetch and socializing with other animals which is a great way to stimulate them mentally and physically.

Cardigan Corgis should be brushed weekly. You should also regularly trim the fur around their paws to keep them from tracking dirt around. You should not trim their entire coat for the summer, they are well adapted to weather changes on their own.

Cardigan Corgis are heavy shedders, so keep the vacuum handy!

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is slightly larger than their cousin, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and their long thick tail is kept intact, while the Pembroke tail is cropped. Their coats are short to medium and dense, and their ears are round and large. Their coat color varies much more than the Pembroke, and can feature sable, brindle, blue merle, and black.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is named after the medieval kingdom of Cardiganshire, where they were brought by ancient Celtic people from Central Europe in the 1200s BC. The modern Corgi first appears in records around 1,000 years ago. They were bred to be cattle dogs and are able to avoid being kicked by cows because of their short stature. They've also been used as hunting dogs, guard dogs, and athletes.