Welch guardian Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Light Cardigan Welsh Corgi male
The little breed of dog the Welsh corgi is a herding type of dog in Wales. Two distinct breeds are recognized: the Pembroke Welsh corgi and the Cardigan Welsh corgi, with the Pembroke being the more common. Corgis are healthy dogs, living into their early or middle teens; however, both do suffer from a few hereditary diseases. The most famous Welsh corgis are perhaps those of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, who keeps at least four corgis.
Grey and white Cardigan Welsh Corgis cute puppies
Corgis are herding dogs and perform their duties by nipping at the heels; the dog’s low stature allows it to avoid being kicked in the process. As herding dogs, corgis work livestock differently than other breeds. Instead of gathering the cattle the way a Collie would, by running around the livestock, corgis drive the herd forward by nipping at their heels and working them from behind in semicircles. Seldom giving ground, if an animal should turn and charge, the corgi will bite its nose, causing it to turn and rejoin the herd. Although they specialize in herding cattle, corgis are also used to herd sheep and Welsh ponies. They are also one of the few breeds able to herd geese.
Cardigan Welsh Corgis adult white, black and tan
The Cardigan is one of the oldest breeds of dog in Britain and has been employed for centuries by Welsh farmers to herd cattle, herding the owner’s livestock to grazing areas and driving the neighbor’s cattle out of gardens and open pastures.
