The Corgi Breed

"YOU KNOW YOU WANT ONE"

The Welsh Corgi is a small herding dog that originated in Wales. There are two separate breeds are recognized: the Prembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. A certain degree of interbreeding between the two types has been suggested to explain the similarities between the two. The Pembroke is the more popular breed of dog. There are several physical differences between the two types according to the breed standards, with the Cardigan being a larger overall dog, both in weight and in height. Traditionally, the tails were of different shapes, but docking had been previously used. With regards to their health, according to a 2004 survey, they both had similar life spans although kidney or urethral conditions are more likely in the Pembrokes. Furthermore, Pembroke Corgis were more likely to have eye problems than the Cardigan breed. Welsh Corgis have strong ties to Queen Elizibeth II, who has personally owned more than 30 dogs.