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Cardigan Welsh Corgi | Pembroke Welsh Corgi |
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| Appearance | 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. | Given that some countries are now banning docking, breeders are again attempting to select for dogs with the genes for natural bob tails. |
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| physical traits | - small - close to the ground - elongate - strong - hearty - rugged - sturdy - powerful - tough - fast - has endurance - active - | - small - close to the ground - elongate - strong - hearty - rugged - sturdy - powerful - fast - has endurance - active - tough - |
| types | - 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. | - 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 |
| colors | - 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 | - red - black/tan - fawn - sable - white |
| personality/ temperament | - 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 | - even-tempered - confident - friendly - alert - energeticlively - intelligent - vigilant - bold - self-assured - eager-to-learn - fearless. some can be very shy - too brave or nip |
| maintenance/ special needs | - exercise - some may not be good with other pets - sheds alot - wary with strangers - requires patience to train - susceptible to intestinal chills - overweight | - sheds alot - groom often - exercise - susceptible to skin ailments - intestinal chills - overweight - not good with other pets - requires patience to train |
| origination | Welsh countryside, Wales | Welsh countryside, Wales |
| bred for | - herding - driving livestock by nipping at their heels | - herding - driving - companionship |
| identifying traits | - long back - short legs - erect ears | smallest dog in herding group |
| height | 10.5~12.5 (inch) | 10~12 (inch) |
| ideal for | - family - elderly - handicapped one-person companionship - driving livestock - city or country life - watchdog | - companion - driving livestock - farm - city or country life |
| good with kids? | yes, if socialized early - some may have tendency to nip or be intolerant to teasing | yes, if socialized early -some may have tendency to nip or be intolerant to teasing |
| lifespan | 12~14 (year) | 12~14 (year) |
| kennel clubs | - fci- (sheepdog group) - akc - uk (pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc (working dog group) - jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group) | - fci- (sheepdog group) - akc - uk (pastoral group) - ukc - saku - ankc (working dog group) - jkc (sheepdog/cattledog group) |
| hair type | - medium length double coat. waterproof - thick - hard - smooth - harsh protective topcoat; soft - insulating undercoat | - medium length - thick - dense water-resistant undercoat; longer - coarser top coat |
| eye | - progressive retinal atrophy - retinal dysplasia | ... |
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