Cardigan Welsh corgi, << KAWR gee, >> is a small, strong breed of dog that was first raised in Cardiganshire, Wales. Since about A.D. 1000, Cardigans have been used to herd cattle, nipping the feet of the cattle to drive them. Cardigans also are excellent watchdogs and make loyal companions.
Cardigan Welsh corgis measure about 12 inches (30 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weigh from 26 to 34 pounds (12 to 15 kilograms). They are foxlike in appearance, with large ears and a long furry tail. Their short, rough coat may be almost any color or combination of colors, usually with white markings.
The Cardigan Welsh corgi resembles the Pembroke Welsh corgi. However, the Cardigan has a slightly longer body, bigger ears, a coarser coat, and a long foxlike tail. The word corgi comes from two Welsh words meaning dwarf dog.
