Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog
INTRODUCTION
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dogs are Affectionate, Loyal, and Smart dogs they are from the Herding group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 69. This fox-shaped face breed is best for cattle herding and as a pet around the house. They are extremely loyal to their human family and very trainable also this little dog has a lot of stamina for a day’s work and loves kids. Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 26).
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- UPDATE: 23/03/2020
HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Devoted, Intelligent, Affectionate, Alert, Active, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Herding. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Wales
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Cardigan Welsh Corgi came to Cardiganshire with the Celts from Central Europe in around 1200 B.C. This makes them the older of the two Corgi breeds and also one of the earliest breeds in the British Isles
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Merle, Brindle & White, Blue Merle & White, Black & White, Sable & White, Red & White
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COAT TYPE
Double-coats
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 61 - 74cm (24 - 29in)
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TAIL
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are known for their long full-length tails
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WEIGHT
Female: 25 - 33 cm
Male: 25 - 33 cm -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Four to six puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Swedish vallhund
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1935
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ORIGIN
Wales
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
When it comes to the people in their households, Welsh corgis tend to be dedicated, tender and faithful friends
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
