WELSH CORGY CARDIGAN

 Welsh corgi cardigan

Welsh corgi cardigan is the oldest dog breed. According to historical research, the ancestors of the modern Cardigan were brought to the British Isles by the Celts at the end of the Bronze Age, about 3000 years ago. The first written mention of the Welsh Corgi Cardigan dates back to the 10th century. Welsh King Howell Dda Code of Laws from 920 mentions compensation in the form of an ox for killing a corgi if it has been proven that the dog was herding cattle. At the same time, compensation for killing any other dog, even one belonging to the king, was an order of magnitude lower. By the early 20th century, Welsh Corgi Cardigans were not a common dog breed. Even in the British Isles, they were only bred in Cardiganshire County, Wells. This was due to the isolation of this county (it is separated from the rest of England by the chain of the Cambrian mountains) and the underdevelopment of communications at that time.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi Association, was registered in England in 1926. At that time, both Welsh Corgi Cardigans and Welsh Corgi Pembrokes were shown in the same rings, which led to confusion and conflict. These breeds were separated by a Cannel Club ruling in 1934.

Currently, the Welsh Corgi Cardigan breed is not numerous in the homeland of the breed. In 2011, only about 300 puppies were born in England and the breed was declared endangered. Most likely, this is due to the fact that the welsh corgi cardigan from about the middle of the 20th century has always been in the shadow of its closest relative, the pembroke welsh corgi. The owner of this dog breed is Queen Elizabeth II of England.

However, welsh corgi cardigans deserve more attention. This is an underrated breed. Beautiful, stylish, powerful shepherd dogs on short legs, with a noble head and large erect ears inspire respect. Eyes of hazel or blue in marbled dogs show deep intelligence and boundless devotion to their owners. A fluffy tail, like a fox, conveys the whole gamut of emotions that a cardigan experiences from communication with a person and the world around him. It is not for nothing that the English owners of the Welsh Corgi cardigans say that this is a special breed of dog, for special people.

Cardigans are intelligent and intelligent dogs that never express aggression towards people. In terms of psychotype, they are mostly sanguine, and in terms of intelligence, these dogs are superior to many other breeds. Our dogs communicate with us at a high level, the range of sounds they emit during communication is amazing, and even an inattentive person can easily understand what the cardigan wants to tell you. A sense of humor is also noted in the breed, the cardigan loves to have fun himself and to amuse its owners. At the same time, the cardigan takes the work entrusted to him, whether it be entering the ring or herding sheep, very seriously and gives all his best, performing it.

Now Welsh Corgi Cardigans rarely graze sheep, they are more often companion dogs. And it is one of the most ideal companions for both city and country living. This is a hardy, healthy strong dog of small size. The weight of the cardigan is up to 20 kilograms. A cardigan will not clutter up a small apartment, as dogs of large breeds do, and at the same time, it will not get lost in a large house, as is often the case with small decorative breeds. The cardigan is also suitable for athletic people, whom he will be happy to keep company on a jog and couch potatoes with whom he will lie on the couch. The cardigan is not intrusive and will only appear in your field of vision when you really need it. On a walk, he will not break off the leash to play with other dogs, the owner's attention is more important to him than all other irritants. Therefore, this breed is suitable even for the elderly.

Currently, more and more people fall under the charm of the cardigan, all over the world more and more people are fond of breeding this breed. In many countries such as the USA, Australia, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and since 2001, Russia has a very high quality of cardigans. Therefore, the Welsh Corgi Cardigan breed has a great future.

A. Khvatov - Owner of Eyzvi Kennel (welshcorgi.ru)

BREED STANDARD WELSH CORGY CARDIGAN FCI No. 38 / GB

 

WELSH CORGY CARDIGAN

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: United Kingdom.

DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 06.24.1987.

USE: Sheepdog.

CLASSIFICATION FCI: Group 1 Sheepdogs and Herding dogs (excluding Swiss Herding dogs).

Section 1 Sheepdogs.

No working tests.