The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is known as the Queen’s dog; she has been keeping them since 1935. Originally bred for cattle herding, they are sensible, active and fun dogs.
The Corgi is a medium-sized dog with short legs; they are adaptable and love spending time with the family. They are herding dogs, and sometimes they are prone to nip so they wouldn’t be suitable for families with young children. Older children make great companions and will romp around the garden, chasing balls and playing endless games of fetch.
They don’t need as much exercise as other dogs, and they are a lot less intense than, say, a terrier. They still need a good walk every day but could be a good choice for a flat or apartment dog. They have short legs they are prone to putting on weight, so you would need to keep them active.
They make excellent watchdogs, and you will always know who is at the door and anything suspicious or exciting outside. They are un-trusting of strangers and, as with most dogs, will need good socialisation to combat this.
They are intelligent and relatively easy to train; you will need to discover their reward motivation early to get the best results. As a herder, they are independent thinkers, so think of ways to keep the training as varied and exciting as possible.
They are good with cats and dogs if brought up with them, may chase strange cats and be territorial with strange dogs, maybe OK with small animals. They are fantastic with horses and cattle.
They are heavy shedders. Be prepared to do a lot of vacuuming; brushing every day will help combat this.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Stats
The Pembroke Corgi originated from the hardy, bob-tailed cattle dogs of the Pembrokeshire area in Wales. Due to being chosen as a pet by the British Royal Family in 1935, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is now one of the best-known breeds in the world.
- Size – 26cm –31cm
- Weight – 10kg – 12kg
- They live for 15-17 years