Doesn't Queen Elizabeth keep Welsh Corgis?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth has been fond of them since she was a young child. She has had them forever.
What were they bred to do?
Welsh Corgis were originally bred to be a herding dog in Wales.
Herding what?
Usually herding dogs herd sheep or cattle.
I can see sheep, but cattle are pretty big and they are pretty small.
settlers, in particular a common ancestor of the Swedish Vallhund. 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 the two, with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi appearing on The Kennel Club's list of Vulnerable Native Breeds. There are several physical differences between the two types according to the breed standards: the Cardigan is larger overall, both in weight and in height. Traditionally, the tails were of different shapes, but docking
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The most common causes of death for the breed were cancer (28.3%), old age (24.6%), and neurological disorders (15.2%).
Temperament.
- Originally bred for farm work, including herding sheep and cattle. Cardigan Welsh Corgis were bred long and low to make sure that any kicks by cattle would travel safely over the dogs' heads without touching them.
- Cardigans are highly intelligent, active, athletic dogs.
- Housepet They have proven themselves as excellent companion