The Cargigan Welsh Corgi
February 1, 2008
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi represents one of the AKC’s oldest known herding breed-types. Descendants of the Mastiff group, these dogs are said to have originated more than 3,000 years ago, first appearing along with the Celts in the breed’s namesake Cardingshire, Wales around 1200 B.C.
Welsh farmers have been credited for shaping the Cardigan’s Tekdal ancestors into diligent and keen droving, herding, guarding, and companion dogs. Bred long and low to the ground, their body size and stature ideally suited these dogs for Read the rest of this entry »
