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Cardigan Welsh Corgis
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are becoming pretty well known. In fact, Corgis as a whole are becoming pretty well known, because they are seen a lot more on TV. The hit American TV show, The Girls Next Door, has a Corgi that actually is seen quite a bit. This has really sparked Americans' love for the Corgi full force. When you hear the name Cardigan Welsh Corgi, you may want to know what Corgi actually means. The word Corgi in Welsh means dwarf dog. If you have ever seen a Cardigan Welsh Corgi, then you know that this name fits them pretty good. The ears of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppies stand upright like a fox. This is a trait that does not go away and can be seen well into it's adult years.
There are a few different types of Corgis. There is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi that we are talking about now, and then there is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Unlike the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi does not have a docked tail, thus, their tails are long. The Cardigan Welsh Corgis can actually be many shades of colors. They can be anywhere from red to black, and some have even been known to be blue. Most of them usually have a white neck and chest. Most of them are usually also seen with a white muzzle and tail. Most of the Cardigan Welsh Corgis are only about 10 to 12 inches high. However, they can sometimes weigh as much as 40 pounds. That has to do with how long they are.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is said to have been started by the Teckel family of dogs. This is one of the oldest breeds of herding dogs. They have been said to be in Wales for over 3,000 years. These dogs use to only come in red colors, but due to crossbreeding, the blue color has become very natural now. Since these dogs are so long, they use to be called the yard long dogs in the old days. Their names today come from Cardiganshire, Wales. Back in the day, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi was only used as a farm guard dog. Over time they started to also be trained to drive cattle and so on. Today they are still very highly valued as a herding dog. However, they have not forgotten their roots, and they still make a great guard dog, as well as a great companionship dog.
If you want a dog that is always going to be there for you, you can buy a Cardigan Welsh Corgi for sale or Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppies for sale as it is just what you need. This is a dog that makes a great family dog, but it is also a hard worker. This is a dog that aims to please. These dogs do have a problem with their backs as they get older. This has to do with how elongated their bodies are. However, either way you look at it, these dogs are very fun to be around and a lot of fun to play with. They do have to be allowed to run around outside for a little bit, otherwise, they do get a little destructive.
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