Cardigan Welsh Corgi - TOP 10 Interesting Facts.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a foxy looking dog breed, which is very intelligent, lively and affectionate. There are top ten interesting facts about the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Number one origin. As the name suggests this breed was developed in Wales and the breeds history is very old and it's believed that this is one of the oldest dogs of the British Isles. The breeds ancestors were most likely brought to Wales by migrating Celtic tribes free thousand years ago. Because their history is so old we cannot be sure about the exact breeds ancestry. Number two herders. Even though these dogs look like cute lap dogs they are actually very lively working dogs and their main purpose in the past was herding. It is documented that they were serving as herding dogs as early as in the 11th century. Their low to the ground body was their advantage since they were able to easily access livestock ankles and nip their legs to herd them. Number three companions. Today most of the Cardigan Welsh Corgis are companion dogs. This breed is known for being very devoted to its family and owner and create a very strong bond with them. They are also quite lively and intelligent, they are working dogs after all, so they will love to have some job in their life. It can also be some daily interactive playtime, regular training sessions or some dog sport, for example agility, rally or obedience trials. The Corgi is very adaptable and can live in big house but also in tiny apartment. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi also do great with kids but you should always supervise any dog breed with young children. Number four two Corgis. There is not only the Cardigan Welsh Corgi but also the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Even though those two breeds are very similar, those are two distinct and separate breeds. The main differences are the tail, ears and face. Cardigans have always long tail but Pembroke can be born with the long tail but also with naturally bobbed tail and the tail is oftentimes dogged. The Cardigan ears are larger and rounder while Pembrokes are more pointed and the Pembrokes face it's let's say foxier but the difference is not that big. Cardigans are also slightly larger and the last difference is the coat because the Cardigan has little harsher coat texture but again the difference is not very big. Number five name the name Corgi has an interesting meaning. There are actually two possible explanations and the first one is from Celtic where the word Corgi means dog or it can be a combination of Welsh word Cor and Gy. Cor means dwarf and Gy means dog so Corgi most likely means dwarf dog which fits perfectly. Number six ears one of the most distinctive feature of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are the upright ears but the pups are not born with those upright ears but rather with dropped ears that lie flat and as they mature the ears may slowly begin to rise. It's not uncommon for Corgi puppies to have one upright ear and one dropped ear. By the way originally it was common for adult Cardigans to have floppy ears but after some selective breeding the more erect ears came to be part of the Cardigan breed. Number seven size the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a long and low to the ground dog breed with average height between 10 to 13 inches which is 25 to 33 centimeters and weight is typically between 25 to 38 pounds which is 11 to 17 kilograms. The females are naturally little bit smaller than males. Number eight coat the Cardigan has a weather-resistant double coat which help them to withstand harsh weather of Wales. The coat comes in all shades of red, sable and brindle. Other accepted colors are black with or without tan and blue Merrill. Red Merrill can also occur in this breed but this color is not accepted yet. Number nine maintenance as I just mentioned this is double coated dog and just like majority of double coated dogs the Cardigans do shed and oftentimes they shed quite heavily which is why you should be prepared for a lot of brushing to remove the dead hair and minimize the shedding. But other than regular brushing there are no additional grooming needs. Just like with all dogs you should regularly check the dogs ears eyes teeth and nails and clip them or clean them if needed. Number 10 health great fact is that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is usually a very healthy dog breed with average lifespan between 13 to 15 years. Of course they can occasionally suffer from some health issues for example from progressive retinal atrophy and intravertebral disc disease. Tell me in comments what do you like the most about a Cardigan Welsh Corgi and what is your experience with this dog breed if you are new on this channel consider subscribing turn the notifications on and check our Instagram Facebook links are in description thank you for watching see you in the next video