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Welsh Corgi

Background

The Pembroke Corgi originated from the hardy, bob-tailed cattle dogs of the Pembrokeshire area in Wales. Due to being chosen as a pet by the British Royal Family in 1935, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is now one of the best-known breeds in the world. It is highly successful in both show and obedience rings worldwide, and extremely popular as a family pet.

The Cardigan Corgi - the Corgi with the tail - is one of the oldest of the Welsh dog breeds and is generally acknowledged as being the original Corgi or dwarf dog of Wales. Since ancient times it was used as a sheep and cattle herder, a guard dog, and friend and companion in the lonely crofters' huts of the remote Welsh hillside country of Cardiganshire.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

Pembroke:
The breed's heritage endows it with all those valuable instincts of a working dog and the independent spirit that originally enabled it to control the Welsh cattle without undue direction from its masters. It is truly man's best friend and helper.

Cardigan:
The Cardigan Corgi, with its ancient lineage, has retained its individual character, particularly its steady and sensible nature. A Cardigan is equally at home on a large property or in a smaller suburban yard, and with its exceptionally sensitive hearing makes a wonderful watchdog.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Good.

Care Requirements

The Corgi's beautiful short coat requires only a quick brush to keep it clean and shiny and an occasional comb to keep the undercoat and skin in good condition. Puppies require long periods of undisturbed sleep, and close supervision when at play. In particular, owners need to ensure that children do not inadvertently drop them.

Please take note:
When bored, Corgis can become noisy, so responsible owners should always ensure that their dog has activities to occupy its day.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Welsh Corgi is the dog for you and you realise that they need close supervision when at play to prevent from becoming too boisterous, then contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
VIC	Howard and Jill Smith	Kleindraht & Purdella	Contact
TAS	Joan Watson	Anbenly	Contact
QLD	Debbie Neilson	Antudor	Contact
NSW	Joan Hutton	Bojojamile	Contact
QLD	Roselyn Wood	syide	Contact
WA	Jenny Boekelman	Jentol	Contact
WA	Sandra Lippiatt	Westend	Contact
VIC	Lynette Harris	Kardibroke	Contact
QLD	Joyce Wheeler	Cuuchin	Contact
SA	Dee Patterson	Stormvale	Contact
QLD	Mary Jeanneret	Marilee	Contact
QLD	Simon Pryor	Dusslynn	Contact
QLD	Julene Brady	Mandene	Contact
QLD	D and B Pentreath and Mann	Mandorallen	Contact
QLD	matthew &sue neale&fry	lynann	Contact

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Lifespan: Corgis can live up to 17 years of age.

Ideal Owners: The Corgi is definitely a compatible canine companion, and they make delightful children's pets, but supervision is a must. Owners should be prepared to train their dogs to be disciplined in play and not get over-excited.