Post by charmingnancy on Jan 6, 2009 13:59:23 GMT -5
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Group: 7 - Herding Dogs
Origin: Cardiganshire, Wales
Purpose: Herding sheep and cattle
Description: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. It is one of the oldest herding breeds. Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are also competitive in sheepdog trials and dog agility.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour:
Coat- Short or medium of hard texture. Weatherproof with good undercoat. Preferably straight.
Colour- Any colour, with or without white markings, but white should not predominate.
Head: Skull: Head foxy in shape and appearance, skull wide and flat between the ears, tapering towards the eyes, above which it should be slightly domed. Moderate amount of stop. Length of foreface in proportion to skull as 3 is to 5, tapering moderately towards the nose, which should be black, slightly projecting and in no sense blunt. Underjaw clean-cut, strong but without prominence. Eyes: Medium size, clear, giving a kindly, alert but watchful expression. Rather widely set with corners clearly defined. Eyes preferably dark, or to blend with the coat, rims dark. One or both eyes pale blue, blue or blue flecked, permissible only in blue merles. Ears: Erect, proportionately rather large to the size of the dog. Tips slightly rounded, moderately wide at the base and set about 3- 1/2 inches (9 cm) apart. Carried so that the tips are slightly wide of a straight line drawn from the tip of the nose through the centre of the eyes, and set well back so that they can be laid flat along the neck. Mouth: Teeth strong, with a perfect regular and complete scissors bite, i.e., the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaw. Pincer bite permissible. The teeth should be evenly arranged and not crowded in relation to one another.
Neck: Muscular, well developed and in proportion to the dog’s build, fitting into well-sloped shoulders.
Forequarters: Shoulders well laid and angulated at approximately 90 degrees to the upper arm; muscular, elbows close to sides. Strong bone carried down to feet. Legs short but body well clear of the ground, forearms slightly bowed to mould round the chest. Feet turned only slightly outwards.
Body: Chest moderately broad with prominent breast bone. Body fairly long and strong with deep brisket, well sprung ribs and clearly defined waist. Topline level.
Hindquarters: Strong, well angulated and aligned, with muscular thighs and second thighs, strong bone carried down to feet, legs short; when standing, hocks should be vertical viewed from the side and rear. Feet round, tight, rather large and well padded. All dewclaws should be removed.
Tail: Like a fox’s brush set in line with the body and moderately long (to touch or nearly touch the ground). Carried low when standing but may be lifted a little above the body when moving, but not curled over the back.
Gait: The gait should be free, smooth, and appear effortless. In forequarters, there should be good forward reach, without exaggerated lift, and with good follow-through. The elbows should work close to the body, neither loose nor tight. Viewed from in front, the forefeet should approach a single track at a brisk trot. In hindquarters there should be good forward reach and moderate rear extension, giving the appearance of a powerful driving action. The stifles must bend, giving appearance that the hocks are lifted, not swung from the hip. From the rear, tendency towards single tracking is preferred. At a trot, the topline should remain relatively
level, without pronounced bobbing in front or rear.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault is regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Size: An average Cardigan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the withers and weighs from 30 to 38 lb. (13.6 to 17.2 kg) for the male and 25 to 34 lb. (11.3 to 15.4 kg) for the female.
Temperament:
Like most herding breeds, Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs. Affectionately known as "a big dog in a small package," Cardigans are affectionate, devoted companions that can also be alert and responsible guardians. Cardigan Corgis are typically a 'one-man dog'. They tend to be wary of strangers and to reserve their affection for a select few with whom they are familiar. If socialized at a young age, they can be nice with other dogs and housepets.
Health: A number of health issues and illnesses are associated with this breed, and this includes thyroid problems, spinal problems, HD, PRA, and obesity. The parents of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.
Average Lifespan: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a life expectancy of around 12-15 years.
History: Cardigans are said to originate from the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced Dachshunds. They are among the oldest of all herding breeds, believed to have been in existence in Wales for over 3,000 years. Although originally the breed included only brindle and red variants, through crossbreeding with collies, the colors of the Cardi grew to include tricolor and blue merle. The phrase "cor gi" is sometimes translated as "dwarf dog" in Welsh. The breed was often called "yard-long dogs" in older times. Today's name comes from their area of origin, Cardiganshire, Wales. Originally used only as a farm guardian, they eventually took on the traits of a cattle drover, herder, and many more. They are still highly valued for their herding, working, and guarding skills, as well as their companionship. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was registered with the AKC in 1935.
Sources:
Wikipedia
Just Dog Breeds
CKC
Pictures:
Photobucket
Group: 7 - Herding Dogs
Origin: Cardiganshire, Wales
Purpose: Herding sheep and cattle
Description: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two separate dog breeds known as Welsh Corgis that originated in Wales. It is one of the oldest herding breeds. Originally bred for herding sheep and cattle, they have proven themselves as excellent companion animals and are also competitive in sheepdog trials and dog agility.
Appearance- Breed Standards:
Coat and Colour:
Coat- Short or medium of hard texture. Weatherproof with good undercoat. Preferably straight.
Colour- Any colour, with or without white markings, but white should not predominate.
Head: Skull: Head foxy in shape and appearance, skull wide and flat between the ears, tapering towards the eyes, above which it should be slightly domed. Moderate amount of stop. Length of foreface in proportion to skull as 3 is to 5, tapering moderately towards the nose, which should be black, slightly projecting and in no sense blunt. Underjaw clean-cut, strong but without prominence. Eyes: Medium size, clear, giving a kindly, alert but watchful expression. Rather widely set with corners clearly defined. Eyes preferably dark, or to blend with the coat, rims dark. One or both eyes pale blue, blue or blue flecked, permissible only in blue merles. Ears: Erect, proportionately rather large to the size of the dog. Tips slightly rounded, moderately wide at the base and set about 3- 1/2 inches (9 cm) apart. Carried so that the tips are slightly wide of a straight line drawn from the tip of the nose through the centre of the eyes, and set well back so that they can be laid flat along the neck. Mouth: Teeth strong, with a perfect regular and complete scissors bite, i.e., the upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square to the jaw. Pincer bite permissible. The teeth should be evenly arranged and not crowded in relation to one another.
Neck: Muscular, well developed and in proportion to the dog’s build, fitting into well-sloped shoulders.
Forequarters: Shoulders well laid and angulated at approximately 90 degrees to the upper arm; muscular, elbows close to sides. Strong bone carried down to feet. Legs short but body well clear of the ground, forearms slightly bowed to mould round the chest. Feet turned only slightly outwards.
Body: Chest moderately broad with prominent breast bone. Body fairly long and strong with deep brisket, well sprung ribs and clearly defined waist. Topline level.
Hindquarters: Strong, well angulated and aligned, with muscular thighs and second thighs, strong bone carried down to feet, legs short; when standing, hocks should be vertical viewed from the side and rear. Feet round, tight, rather large and well padded. All dewclaws should be removed.
Tail: Like a fox’s brush set in line with the body and moderately long (to touch or nearly touch the ground). Carried low when standing but may be lifted a little above the body when moving, but not curled over the back.
Gait: The gait should be free, smooth, and appear effortless. In forequarters, there should be good forward reach, without exaggerated lift, and with good follow-through. The elbows should work close to the body, neither loose nor tight. Viewed from in front, the forefeet should approach a single track at a brisk trot. In hindquarters there should be good forward reach and moderate rear extension, giving the appearance of a powerful driving action. The stifles must bend, giving appearance that the hocks are lifted, not swung from the hip. From the rear, tendency towards single tracking is preferred. At a trot, the topline should remain relatively
level, without pronounced bobbing in front or rear.
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault is regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
Size: An average Cardigan is around 10.5 to 12.5 inches (260 to 315 mm) tall at the withers and weighs from 30 to 38 lb. (13.6 to 17.2 kg) for the male and 25 to 34 lb. (11.3 to 15.4 kg) for the female.
Temperament:
Like most herding breeds, Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs. Affectionately known as "a big dog in a small package," Cardigans are affectionate, devoted companions that can also be alert and responsible guardians. Cardigan Corgis are typically a 'one-man dog'. They tend to be wary of strangers and to reserve their affection for a select few with whom they are familiar. If socialized at a young age, they can be nice with other dogs and housepets.
Health: A number of health issues and illnesses are associated with this breed, and this includes thyroid problems, spinal problems, HD, PRA, and obesity. The parents of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.
Average Lifespan: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a life expectancy of around 12-15 years.
History: Cardigans are said to originate from the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced Dachshunds. They are among the oldest of all herding breeds, believed to have been in existence in Wales for over 3,000 years. Although originally the breed included only brindle and red variants, through crossbreeding with collies, the colors of the Cardi grew to include tricolor and blue merle. The phrase "cor gi" is sometimes translated as "dwarf dog" in Welsh. The breed was often called "yard-long dogs" in older times. Today's name comes from their area of origin, Cardiganshire, Wales. Originally used only as a farm guardian, they eventually took on the traits of a cattle drover, herder, and many more. They are still highly valued for their herding, working, and guarding skills, as well as their companionship. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi was registered with the AKC in 1935.
Sources:
Wikipedia
Just Dog Breeds
CKC
Pictures:
Photobucket