Also known as: "Cardi", "CWC", "Cardigan"
Breed Overview
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a Medium dog breed, with a starting weight of 25 lbs that can reach 30 lbs. It is officially part of the Herding group and recognized by the CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR. Some critical information for potential owners. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed has a typical lifespan of 12 to 14 years, Medium hair, and have Lite shedding. Breeders interested in the Cardigan Welsh Corgi should know that the average litter size is between 5 to 7 puppies.
Doggie Vitals
| Lifespan: 12-14 years |
Height: 10-13" |
Shedding: Lite |
Litter Size: 5-7 pups |
| Group: Herding |
Weight: 25-30 lbs |
Hair Length: Medium |
Size: Medium |
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Breed Characteristics
| Group |
Herding |
Drooler |
no |
| Size |
Medium |
Guard Dog |
no |
| Origin |
Wales |
Easy to Train |
|
| Kid Friendly |
no |
Hypoallergenic |
no |
| Stranger Friendly |
no |
Active Indoors |
yes |
| Apartment Friendly |
yes |
Exercise Demands |
no |
| Pet Friendly |
yes |
Yard Needs |
none |
| Intelligent |
|
Grooming Requirements |
daily |
| Barks |
|
Dangerous |
no |
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Temperament
highly intelligent, obedient, protective, steady, loyal and loving, devoted, make good guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs
Health Problems
PRA and glaucoma
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Coat
Cardigan Welsh Corgi Dog Colors
May be brindle, red, sable, tri-color, black and white, or blue merle, with or without white markings.
Recognized By
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR