Cardigan Welsh Corgi

FCI 38 - Sheepdogs

It is believed that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi It is the oldest of the two races Corgi. Although nobody knows for sure, their ancestors may have come to Wales with the ancient Celts who migrated from Central Europe. The dog we know today comes from the hills of Cardiganshire, that were once full of farms and valleys that were perfect for raising cattle. His predecessors had cattle to market, their heels for cattle moved, and they deviated from the path if cattle drew back.

Industrialization ended the usefulness of the Corgi on the farm, and people began to cross with other dogs herding breeds, including Collies and the first Pomeranian, which they were much larger than the current standard of Pomeranian. The crossing with Collie You may have thrown the blue merle color to the genetic background of the Cardigan.

For a while, it seemed that the Cardigan he would go the way of the dinosaurs because he was less popular than his cousin, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. At any given time, both they were considered the same race, but the Kennel Club separated in 1934, giving the cardigans better chance of surviving on their own.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi It is best described as a Pembroke tailed, but it stands out from his cousin, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, in other respects. The Cardigan has larger, rounder ears and comes in a variety of colors, including tricolor (black and white, with tans or brindle points), blue merle, striped, marten and red. Most Cardis also have white markings on their necks., the chest, paws and tail tip. They weigh between 11 and 17 Kg, which makes them a little larger than Pembroke.

Although Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi were developed in Wales, They have different ancestors: twin sons of different mothers, it could be said. The Cardigan, nicknamed the garden dog in his home county of Cardigan, shares ancestors with another long race, the Sausage dog.

The fun Cardigan Welsh Corgi it's a classic herding dog: even, loyal and loving. His real goal in life is to spend time and please his people. Its moderate size and activity level make it adaptable to any type of home or family, and it is robust and tolerant of children and other pets. In fact, the company of another dog or cat is a great benefit to him.

Cardigans may not seem athletes, but they are agile. You will be surprised how fast you can run a Corgi when chasing a ball or compete in agility trials. If you can deviate from the path of mad cow, certainly you can browse frames, tunnels, jumps and other obstacles. Cardi has a lot of resistance, You can even walk the trails, but also it conforms with a short walk or play on the playground.

Start training your puppy the day you bring him home. Even at eight weeks old, He is able to absorb everything you can teach you. Don't wait until you have 6 months to start train or have to deal with more stubborn dog. If possible, take him to puppy kindergarten class when he's between 10 and 12 weeks, and socializes, socialice, socialice. But, Note that many kinds of training puppies require certain vaccinations (such as kennel cough) stay up to date, and many veterinarians recommend limited exposure to other dogs and public places until puppy vaccinations (including rabies, distemper and parvovirus) They are completed. Instead of formal training, You can start training your puppy to socialize at home and among family and friends until immunizations are completed in the puppy.

Of course, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi be wary of strangers, thanks to its heritage grazing, so early socialization is important. To counter this trend, invite people to your house, to be used to receive regular visits.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi they are a generally healthy breed, but they are susceptible to some health conditions, including intervertebral disc disease and eye problems such as progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) and cataracts.

Veterinarians can not predict whether an animal will be free from these diseases, so it is important to find a reputable breeder and insist on seeing an independent certification that the parents of the dog have been examined for defects and considered healthy.

Careful breeders their dogs examined for genetic diseases, and they only breed the best looking specimens, but sometimes Mother Nature has other ideas and a puppy can develop one of these diseases. In most cases, can still live a good life, thanks to advances in veterinary medicine. And remember that you have the power to protect his Cardigan one of the most common health problems: the obesity. It keep a proper weight is a simple way to extend the life of its Cardi.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Cardigan Welsh Corgi" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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Breed All About It – Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgi – AKC Dog Breed Series

Dogs 101- Cardigan Welsh Corgi

CARDIGAN WELSH CORGI ALL ABOUT HERDING

• FCI CLASSIFICATION:Group 1 –> Herding dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs ) / Section 1 –> Sheepdogs. With working trial.
• FCI 38
• Federations: FCI ⓘ, AKC ⓘ, ANKC ⓘ, CKC ⓘ, ​KC ⓘ, NZKC ⓘ, UKC ⓘ



FCI breed standard "Cardigan Welsh Corgi"

Origin:
Wales


Date of publication of the valid original standard:
24.06.1987



Use:

Shepherd and companion dog.





General appearance:

Robust, rustic, restless, able to resist. Length in proportion to height, ending in a fox tail in appearance, insertada en la línea del cuerpo.

important proportions:

The length of the muzzle in proportion to the head 3 to 5.




Behavior / temperament:

Alert, active and intelligent. Estable ni tímido ni agresivo.

Head:

With the appearance and shape of a fox head


Cranial region:
• Skull: Wide and flat between the ears; thinning towards the eyes above which is slightly domed.
• Stop: Moderate.

facial region:

• Truffle: black, projects slightly, en ningún sentido afilada.
• Snout: Moderately thinning towards the nose.
• Jaws/teeth: Strong teeth with scissor bite, that is, the upper incisors closely overlap the lower incisors and are positioned vertically in the maxillae.
  La mandíbula inferior tiene corte limpio. Strong but without prominence.
• Eyes: Medium-sized, clean, giving a gentle expression, alert but vigilant. Rather separate set with clearly defined angles. Preferably dark, or according to the color of the coat, dark eyelid edge. One or both pale blue eyes, blue or speckled blue are allowed only on blue merles.
• Ears: erected, in proportion rather large for the size of the dog. The tips slightly rounded, moderately wide at the base and inserted approximately at 8 cm. (3,5 inches) One of another.
  Llevadas de tal forma que las puntas están ligeramente afuera en una línea recta dibujada de la punta de la nariz, through the center of the eyes, and inserted well back so that they can rest flat along the neck.

Neck:

Muscular, well developed in proportion to the build of the dog, inserting into well-sloped scapulae.



Body:

Quite long and strong.

• top line: To level.
• Pork loin: Clearly defined waist.
• Breast : Moderately wide with prominent sternum. deep chest. Well arched ribs.

Tail:

Like a fox tail, insertada en línea con el cuerpo y moderadamente larga (to touch the ground or close to the ground). Carried low at rest but can be raised slightly over the body in motion, not curved over the back.



Tips

Of strong bones. Short limbs but the body must be clearly off the ground.

Former members
• Blades: Leaning well back, angled approximately in 90 ° con el húmero, muscular.
• Elbows: Glued to the sides.
• Forearm: Slightly arched molding to rounded chest.
• Front feet: Round, tight, rather large and with good foot pads. Slightly turned out.
Former members

Strong, well angulated and aligned with muscular thigh and tibia; strong bones to the ground. Short members.

• Metatarsals: Vertical when the dog is at rest, viewed from the side and from behind.
• Hind feet: Round, tight, rather large and with good foot pads.

Movement:

Free and active, elbows fit close to the sides of the body, neither loose nor tight. Forelimbs reaching well forward without lifting too much, al unísono con la acción de empuje del tren posterior.



Mantle

• Fur: Short or medium, hard textured. Weather resistant, with good under-hair. Preferably straight.
• Color: Any color, con o sin marcas blancas pero el blanco
  no debe predominar.




Size and weight:

Ideal height at the withers: 30 cm.
El peso va en proporción al tamaño, taking into account primarily the balance sheet.





Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered a fault and its severity is considered to the degree of deviation from the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog and the dog's ability to perform its traditional task..

disqualifying fouls:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness
• Any dog ​​showing clear physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..



N.B.:

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation


Alternative names:

1. Cardigan, CWC, Cardi (English).
2. Cardigan (French).
3. Cardigan (German).
4. Cardigan Welsh Corgi (Portuguese).
5. Cardigan Welsh corgi, Cardi, Corgi (español).

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