The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two Welsh Corgi breeds originating in Wales. It is a herding dog breed that is on average 10-13 inches tall and weighs 30-38 pounds for males and 25-34 pounds for females. They have a long tail unlike the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and come in a variety of colors. Cardigans are highly intelligent, active dogs that make excellent companion animals as they are affectionate and devoted. Originally bred for herding, they also excel in dog sports and trials. They have a life expectancy of 12-16 years.

1. 1. Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that
originated in Wales; the other is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is one of the oldest breeds of the
British Isles.
Description
 The Cardigan's tail is long (unlike the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, whose tail may be
long,naturally bobbed or docked.
 Cardigans, which are double coated, come in a variety of colors including any shade of
red, sable, or brindle, as well as black, with or without tan, brindle or blue merle, with or
without tan or brindle points.
 Other unofficial colors can occur, such as red merle, but these colors are not considered
acceptable per the Cardigan standard.
 They usually have white on the neck, chest, legs, muzzle, underneath, tip of the tail and
as a blaze on the head, known as the "Irish pattern."
 Other markings include ticking on the legs and muzzle, smutty muzzles and monk's
hoods, especially on sables (a pattern of darker tipped hairs over a basic red coat color.).
 An average Cardigan is around 10 to 13 inches (250 to 330 mm) tall at the withers and
weighs from 30 to 38 pounds (14 to 17 kg) for the male and 25 to 34 pounds (11 to
15 kg) for the female.
Temperament and Needs
 Originally bred for farm work, including herding sheep and cattle. Cardigan Welsh
Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would travel safely
over the dogs' heads without touching them.
 Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs.
 Housepet They have proven themselves as excellent companion animals, Cardigans are
affectionate, devoted companions that can also be alert and responsible guardians. If
socialized at a young age, they can be nice with other dogs and housepets.

2.  Competitive in sheepdog trials, dog agility, competitive obedience and rally obedience.
 They are great watch dogs, but if it's a guard dog it will do not as well as the better
choices.
Life Span
 Life expectancy is 12–16 years.