Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Herding Group
AKC RecognizedFamily-friendly
📏 Size
Small
⚖️ Weight
11 - 17 kg
🕐 Lifespan
12 - 15 years
🌍 Origin
Wales
🐕 Shedding
Moderate
✂️ Grooming
Every few weeks
Energy Level
high
Exercise: 1–1.5 hrs a day
A guide for a healthy adult. Puppies, older dogs and flat-faced breeds in the heat need less.
Good to know
- Cattle herder: bred in Wales to drive cattle by nipping at their heels, so some may try to herd people or pets.
- Look for the tail: unlike the Pembroke, the Cardigan has a long, brushy tail and comes in more colors, including blue merle.
- Big shedder: the double coat sheds all year and heavily in seasonal blowouts, so plan on frequent brushing.
- Active and smart: they need daily exercise and training, and enjoy dog sports like herding and agility.
Getting out with a Cardigan Welsh Corgi
They need daily exercise beyond a stroll: longer trails, games of fetch and time to run at the park.
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