Welsh Corgi , Cardigan

FCI â„–38

 

 

 

 

 

There are some theories about an origin of these doggies. A Welsh Corgi the Cardigan and a Welsh Corgi the Pembroke occur from Swedish Valhunda who has got to the Wales approximately in 800th year together with Vikings.

Also the version that a Welsh Corgi more ancient type and was known in the Wales approximately since 1200 B.C. is considered. The name of these dogs speaks for itself: "Welsh" means Welsh, "Corgi" there is from the Celtic word "dog".

The Welsh Corgi the Cardigan was used as the shepherd's dog of a horned cattle. It besides the excellent security guard and the hunter on rats and mice. A Welsh Corgi the Cardigan and a Welsh Corgi the Pembroke were considered as one breed earlier and have been allocated in separate lines hardly more 75 years ago.

Till 1930 these variants freely crossed with each other while selectors have not decided to underline distinction of each version. For today both Corgis are officially recognised FCI.

Welsh Corgi the Cardigan
Welsh Corgi the Cardigan - the lovely family dog popular now all over the world. Presently it is the frequent participant of exhibitions and show. Corgis is ideally suited for a life in apartment - a lot of place is not necessary to it, it easily gets on with any other animals.

The Cardigan is very clever and obedient, it is kind with acquaintances to it people, but suspiciously concerns strangers. Its loyalty in relation to children does by its excellent nurse.

The Cardigan is less sociable and is more active, than the Pembroke. It is required to it frequent walks and possibility to run about in a safe place. The Cardigan is recklessly brave, watch it constantly - differently its boldness can become dangerous to it. This man of courage will fight to the last with any, even the biggest, a dog!

Corgis it is easy in leaving, its wool demands the minimum leaving - weekly cleaning by a rigid brush. To wash only if necessary. During a moult (two times a year) it is necessary to comb out an underfur more carefully.