Everything about The Welsh Corgi totally explained
The
Welsh Corgi is a
type of small
dog that originated in
Wales.
Cor gi means "dwarf dog" in
Welsh (and the
OED gives
corgwn as an alternative to
corgis, from the Welsh plural
cor gŵn .
Description
Appearance
Cardigan and the
Pembroke. Beginning in 1934, the
American Kennel Club recognized them as separate breeds. The Cardigan is the larger of the two, with larger rounded ears and a foxy, flowing tail. The Pembroke features rounded, pointed ears and is somewhat smaller in stature. Historically, the Pembroke was a breed with a natural bob tail (very short tail). Due to the advent of
docking, the trait wasn't aggressively pursued, with breeders focusing instead on other characteristics, and the tail artificially shortened if need be. Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. The
coats of both breeds come in a variety of colors, although there are some differences between the breeds.
The
Pembroke remains the more common variety. Outside Wales, the breed has been made popular by Queen
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who keeps at least four at all times. . Her first corgi was called Susan. She is also believed to have a dorgi (Corgi/Daschund cross).
Health
Both the Cardigan and Pembroke Welsh Corgi are among the healthiest and longest-lived dogs in the
Herding Group. The Cardigan tends to be a little hardier and has fewer documented hereditary health issues; among them are
canine hip dysplasia,
canine degenerative myelopathy and
progressive retinal atrophy. Pembroke Welsh Corgis are susceptible to
intervertebral disc disease,
canine hip dysplasia,
progressive retinal atrophy and
epilepsy. Welsh Corgi owners should have their dogs' eyes and hips tested by a
veterinarian before breeding. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a typical
life expectancy between 12 and 14 years, and Pembroke Welsh Corgis typically live between 11 and 13 years.
Corgi breeds
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