![]() ![]() The Corgi is known for its small, but robust body and short, but strong legs. Another difference between the two breed variations can be noticed on their tails. The female representatives of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, on the other hand, can reach up to 11-15 kg / 24-33 lbs in weight, while the males- 14-17 kg / 31-37 lbs. The female representatives of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi can reach up to 10-13 kg / 22-29 lbs in weight and the male representatives of this type-up to 10-14 kg / 22-31 lbs. The representatives of the first type can reach up to 25-30 cm / 10-12 inch in height compared to 25-33 cm / 10-13 inch in the representatives of the second type. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is smaller than the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. ![]() A dog breed similar to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi, known as Swedish Vallhund, can still be seen in the Scandinavian area. It is believed that the Cardigan Welsh Corgi was brought by settlers from Northern Europe. Other theories state that the Pembroke Welsh Corgi was imported by Flemish weavers in the 10 th century or originated in a territory in Europe around present-day Germany. Some people believe that both Corgi “versions” had the same ancestry, but evolved differently. There are different theories in regard to the origin of the breed. The short legs of the Corgi is their distinguishing feature, and they even have impacted the origin of the breed’s name - “cor” means “dwarf” and “gi” (the prefix was original “ci”) means “dog”. The second type is known for its larger size and differently shaped tail. ![]() There are two types of breed that are currently recognized: the Pembroke Welsh Corgi (the more popular one) and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. The Welsh Corgi is a type of herding breed, that originates in Wales. The Corgi is a dog breed whose representatives have gained much popularity in the past few years (maybe because they are the English queen’s favorite breed). If you are into this breed and consider turning your doggy into a service dog, you may want to know more about the breed’s characteristics. When it comes to service dogs- it may become even more difficult to opt for a breed, as the perfect service dog should possess many traits- intelligence, a friendly personality, trainability, a calm demeanor, loyalty, attachment to the owner.etc. Not only the physical features but also the personality is an important factor that should be considered prior to choosing a dog breed. Since we are looking not only for a pet, but also for our family members and eventually our future service dog, the breed characteristics play an important role in the process of making a decision. Small, large, short- or long-muzzled, with high or low energy levels.we all have our preferences to the traits that our dream dog breed should have. ![]()
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