Originated in Wales, England, originated in 1200, until the 1850s, this dog breed is known as Wales Varieties in the group The only one that survives. In Wales, it is traditionally used to drive cattle, and the small body can burrow into the cattle and bite the lower limbs of the cattle to control the movement of the cattle. In Wales there are two Corgidogs are Pembroke and Cardigan.

Species distribution of Cardigan corgi

Original in Wales, England, originated in 1200.

The origin of the development of the Cardigan Corgi

The main lineage of the Welsh Corgi today should be traced back to the brindleSheepdog A bit of a mix of old-fashioned brunette corgis. This dog is almost a dog that was very popular in Cardigan County more than a century ago. At the time, the two Corgis were considered two different types of the same breed, and it was not until 1934 that the United Kingdom officially defined the two Corgis as two distinct breeds. Prior to this, the two breeds had been crossed to some extent. This made classifying the two breeds a difficult task. In 1934, only 59 of the 250 Welsh puppies were registered as corgis. At the time, corgis were thought to come in different forms. This breed is almost extinct in Wales. In July 1931, Mr. Robert Ball of Boston introduced the first corgi to the United States. In 1935, the breed was registered with the Pets Club.

CardiganCorgiThe dog is gentle and likes to be with children, of course children need to play with it under the supervision of adults. Natural love of sports, so need to do a lot of outdoor sports and play every day. Active and quiet, the Cardigan Corgi is an energetic, small working dog whose speed, endurance and athleticism in outdoor activities has to be reminiscent of its ancestors who were indeed used to herding cattle. In family life, it can be very rational, rarely jumping up and down at home, rummaging through cabinets, of course, this is inseparable from the owner's education.

Short, with medium bone mass and deep chest. The proportions of the side profile of the entire body are much longer in length than in height. The tail is set very low and resembles a fox's tail. The overall impression is: a handsome, powerful small dog, speed and stamina are very good, the construction is sturdy, but not rough. The gait is stretched and smooth.

WalesCorgidogs's coat is very manageable and requires only a simple weekly grooming. It has a gentle personality and likes to be with children. Of course, children need to play with it under the supervision of adults. Natural love of sports, so need to do a lot of outdoor sports and play every day. It has a lively nature and likes to bark, so it needs to be trained from a young age, and it is trained not to bark or bite things from a young age. Note: Since the dog raising regulations of most cities stipulate that dogs with a shoulder height higher than 35 cm are prohibited, so short it can walk out of the house in an open and fair manner.

Habits: Calm, loyal, friendly, adaptable. Never shy or vicious.

1. Regular feeding

The greatest joy for a dog is to eat from the same plate at the same time and place every day Same food. The number of meals depends on the dog's physiological state, which should be evaluated frequently.

Two, give the dog plenty of water

Allow the dog to drink cold water suitable for drinking at any time, and change the water frequently, average per kilogram of body weight per day Consume at least 60ml of water, but more for puppies, nursing females, working dogs or in hot climates.

3. Control the amount of food

The size of each serving depends on the daily energy required by the animal and the calories contained in the food. The size of each serving should be recalculated frequently to avoid obesity, and should also be adjusted as the dog's weight changes.

Four. Gradually change the food

The dog's diet should be changed gradually, with a transition period of a week, so that the animal's taste, digestion and metabolism can adapt, and The dog's gut microbiome was better adapted to eating turnips than the human gut microbiome, and so was able to restore its function to digest new foods.

5. Reasonable feeding

The way of feeding is as important as the composition of the food. Therefore, when feeding commercial food, the instructions of the merchant must be strictly followed. When feeding homemade food, avoid thoughts such as "my dog eats what I eat" or "my dog eats what he likes" or "my dog just eats". Finally, dog food should be free of table scraps, sweets, candy bars, cakes and chocolate

6. Record the results for each dog

Dietary effects and any dietary changes should be recorded using "some simple indicators, such as changes in weight, Hair texture, fecal characteristics, appetite and daily behavior.

(1) Before purchasing, please refer to some relevant introductions The dog's information or to the people who have this kind of dog to go to the scene to observe, on the basis of rich perceptual knowledge, to sort out several criteria for distinguishing the good and the bad, as the basis for selection. The variety selected in this way can roughly meet the standards.

(2) The first step in selection is to see whether the shoulder height and weight of the selected puppies basically meet the standard.

(3) Wells Corgidog fox-like head shape and appearance, with a large and Flat but not very round, the muzzle is larger than the head, the tip is thinner, the forehead is not prominent, and the nose is black. Dental scissors or forceps bite.

(4) The ears are erect and large, the neck is short and thick, and the muscles are quite developed.

(5) The stature is relatively short, the chest is deep and broad, the sternum is prominent, the body is long and strong, the ribs are slightly curved, the back should be relatively straight, and the abdomen should not be drawn upward.

(6) The forelimbs are short and straight, the hindlimbs are muscular and strong, the limbs are short and the bones are thick. Feet oval in shape with short hocks, strong pads and short claws.

(7) The Cardigan has a relatively long body, short legs, and runs fast. The ears are rounded and the tail is long, like a fox's tail. There are two types of coat: short and medium-length hair. The sternum is prominent and the back is straight; the Pembroke Corgi is taller, with a shorter body, straighter forefeet, smaller bones, and a gorgeous coat with medium-length hair, pointed front ears, and a short or even no tail. tail.

(8) The Cadillac has a variety of coat colors, but no white coat; the Pambuk coat has a single light red, gray, fawn or black, and its feet, chest, and neck are all colored. Has white markings.

(9) The dog's gait is relatively stable, lively and light-hearted, showing a leisurely appearance.

(10) If the dog has cryptorchidism on both sides, big drooping ears, slender and thin front and back, it does not conform to the external characteristics of the dog and should not be selected.

(11) The dog should be agile, energetic, strong and flexible in body, small in stature, and elegant in posture when standing.

(12) After the transaction, the seller should ask for the dog's pedigree certificate, the transfer certificate signed by both parties and other certificates.