Welsh Corgi - Cardigan
Breed Profile
Size: Medium
Origin: Wales
Colour: Any, with or without white markings
Lifespan: 12 to 14 years
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are alert, active, steady and confident breed of dog.
Owner's Guide
Cardigan Corgis have a full tail and are slightly more easy-going than Pembroke Corgis. They can be reserved with strangers, courageous and determined, and they are playful and independent with owners.
Originally bred to drive cattle.
Special characteristics
This is a courageous and determined dog.
Exercise requirements
Medium.
Attitude to
Owners: affectionate, independent
Children: good, but may nip ankles in play
Other pets: good, may chase
Strangers: reserved
Unfamiliar dogs: good if well socialized
Perfect owner
Experienced, easy-going owner who can provide exercise, play and training to ensure that nipping ankles does not become this dog's job.
Potential problems
Likely to nip heels in play or to see off strangers.
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