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Appearance | picture | physical traits | types | colors | personality/ temperament | maintenance/ special needs | origination | bred for | identifying traits | height | ideal for | good with kids? | lifespan | kennel clubs | hair type | eye |
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| Cardigan Welsh Corgi | The Cardigan is a long, low dog with upright ears and a fox-like appearance. Unlike the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, whose tail is usually docked,the Cardigan's tail is long. |  | - small - close to the ground - elongate - strong - hearty - rugged - sturdy - powerful - tough - fast - has endurance - active - | - Cardigan and Pembroke. Cardigan - larger - ears farther apart - set on an angle and more rounded at tip - forearms slightly curved - feet more turned out than Pembroke. Pembroke has no tail. | - all shades of red - sable - brindle - black with or without tan points - blue merle (marble black and tan) with or without tan points - flashings of white | - intelligent - eager-to-learn - even-tempered - hardy - tireless - loyal - affectionate - adaptable - willing - happy - obedient - confident - friendly - alert - lively - tough - fearless. some may nip at heels | - exercise - some may not be good with other pets - sheds alot - wary with strangers - requires patience to train - susceptible to intestinal chills - overweight | Welsh countryside, Wales | - herding - driving livestock by nipping at their heels | - long back - short legs - erect ears | 10.5~12.5 (inch) | - family - elderly - handicapped one-person companionship - driving livestock - city or country life - watchdog | yes, if socialized early - some may have tendency to nip or be intolerant to teasing | 12~14 (year) | - fci- (sheepdog group) - akc - uk (pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc (working dog group) - jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group) | - medium length double coat. waterproof - thick - hard - smooth - harsh protective topcoat; soft - insulating undercoat | - progressive retinal atrophy - retinal dysplasia |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. |  | - small - close to the ground - elongate - strong - hearty - rugged - sturdy - powerful - fast - has endurance - active - tough - | - Cardigan and Pembroke. Cardigan - larger - ears farther apart - set on an angle and more rounded at tip - forearms slightly curved - feet more turned out than Pembroke. Pembroke has no tail | - red - black/tan - fawn - sable - white | - even-tempered - confident - friendly - alert - energeticlively - intelligent - vigilant - bold - self-assured - eager-to-learn - fearless. some can be very shy - too brave or nip | - sheds alot - groom often - exercise - susceptible to skin ailments - intestinal chills - overweight - not good with other pets - requires patience to train | Welsh countryside, Wales | - herding - driving - companionship | smallest dog in herding group | 10~12 (inch) | - companion - driving livestock - farm - city or country life | yes, if socialized early -some may have tendency to nip or be intolerant to teasing | 12~14 (year) | - fci- (sheepdog group) - akc - uk (pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc (working dog group) - jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group) | - medium length - thick - dense water-resistant undercoat; longer - coarser top coat | ... |
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