Buyer question
Is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Cardigan Welsh Corgi 4 out of 5 for beginners (adaptable, steady).
Source: the Cardigan Welsh Corgi page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Cardigan Welsh Corgi in the Animal Library
The detail
The older of the two Corgi breeds, bred in Wales to drive cattle to market, the Cardigan has a long tail, large ears and a sturdy, low body. Loyal, smart and adaptable, it is a steady family dog that needs daily exercise and weight control.
- Temperament
- Loyal, smart, steady
- Best fit
- Families, moderate activity
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Smart, can be willful)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Weekly brush, heavy shed)
What to weigh
Cardigans shed heavily, bark and may nip heels. The long back is prone to disc problems, so weight control and care with stairs and jumping matter.