CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI

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The Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) has been known and worked in the south of Wales for centuries. It is hardy, fond of children and tireless, and, despite its orginal task of nipping the heels of cattle to bring them into line, has a more equable temperament than the Pembroke and is less likely to nip the heels of unsuspectng visitors.

Origin and history.

The Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) has worked in southern Wales since the Domesday Book survey was instigated by William the Conqueror in the eleventh century. Its traditional task was to control the movement of cattle by ripping at their ankles and then getting quickly out of range.

The breed first made its appearance in the British show ring in 1925, classified as one breed vyith the Welsh Corgi (Pembroke); it received separate classification in 1934. Welsh folklore contains many references to this dependable ancient breed, which has perhaps missed out on popularity due to the British royal family's particular fondness for its Pembrokeshire cousin.

Good points

Devoted companion
Excellent guard
Fond of children
Hardy
Quieter temperament than the Pembroke
Tireless

Take heed

This breed had eye defects in the past, so seek a veterinarian's advice if your choice gives you cause for concern

Size

Height : as near as possible to 12in (3o.cm) at the shoulder.

Weight: dog 22-261b (1o.-11.8kg); bitch 2o.-241b (9-10.9kg).

Exercise

Although traditionally a worker, the Cardigan adapts well to life as a domestic pet if given daily walks of average length. But beware: if you do not give sufficient exercises this breed will soon lose its figure.

General appearance
Expression as foxy as possible; alertness essential; the body to measure about 36in (91.5cm) from point of nose to tip of tail.

Colour
Any colour except pure white.

Head and skull
Head foxy in shape and appearance. Skull fairly wide and flat between the ears, tapering towards the eyes, above which it is slightly domed. Muzzle should measure about 3in (7.5cm) in length (or in proportion to the skull as 3:5) and taper towards the snout. Nose black (except in blue merles), slightly projecting and in no sense blunt with nostrils of moderate size. Under-jaw should be clean cut and strong but without prominence.

Body
The body is long and strong, and there is a slight downward slope to the tail set. The chest is moderately broad with a prominent breast bone Well-sprung ribs allow for good lungs. The waist is well defined.

Tail
Moderately long and set in line with the body (not curled over the back) and resembling that of a fox.

Feet
Round and well padded. All dew-claws removed. Rather large.

Grooming

Frequent brushing needed. The breed has a water-resistant coat.

Feeding

Give 6-130z (17o.-369g) of a branded, meaty product with biscuit added in equal part by volume, or 3/4-1V2 cupfuls of a dry food, complete diet, mixed in the proportion of 1 cup of feed to '12 cup of hot or cold water.

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