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The Pembroke Welsh Corgi (/ ˈ k ɔːr ɡ i /; Welsh for "dwarf dog" [a]) is a cattle herding dog breed that originated in Pembrokeshire, Wales. [1] Around the 19th century, The Corgi used to be known as the Welsh Cur, Cur meaning working dog (or Cor being translated to, "to watch over," in Welsh), and Gi being the Welsh word for "dog."
(E.g., Welsh Corgi (Pembroke).) Where the major registries are evenly split on the name, or where the breed is not recognised by the major registries, the article title shall be chosen using the most commonly used name in English language sources, such as the English translation of the name used in the international Fédération Cynologique ...
A Cardigan Welsh Corgi (left) and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi (right) The two breeds of Welsh Corgis, the Cardigan and the Pembroke, are named for the counties in Wales where they originated. The dogs share several similar traits, such as their coats, which are water-resistant and shed on average twice a year. The body of the Cardigan is slightly ...
Rose ear: A very small drop ear that folds back; as in the greyhound or bulldog. Semiprick ear : A prick ear where the tip just begins to fold forward, as in the Rough Collie . Hound ear : Floppy ear that is long and droopy enough to collect air around the nostrils, as in scent hounds and spaniels .
The official name was changed from Corgi (Welsh) to Cardigan Welsh Corgi in 2006. [4] The Corgi Club was founded in December 1925 in Carmarthen , South Wales. [ 3 ] It was reported that the local members favoured the Pembroke corgis, so a club for Cardigan enthusiasts was founded a year later in 1926. [ 3 ]
Welsh Hound Association was formed in 1922 [6] 975 hounds in 1997 [6] Welsh Sheepdog: The breed has multiple colour variations. Existed since the time of early Welsh law. Welsh Sheepdog Society was founded in 1997 [5] Wales: Welsh Springer Spaniel: Red and white Welsh hunting dog chronicled in the Middle Ages is thought to be ancestor to this ...
This pattern is commonly seen in herding dogs, and Boxers, among others. The piebald gene is responsible for this pattern. Extreme piebald Borzoi with small colored patches Piebald white Dogo Argentino: Extreme piebald or piebald white: an extensive piebald pattern that renders the dog mostly or all white with pink skin. Usually some pigmented ...
Dookie (1933 – ?) or Rozavel Golden Eagle was a Pembroke Welsh Corgi bought in 1933 by King George VI and was the first of many Welsh Corgis to join the Royal Family. The dog was especially popular with Elizabeth II, who from then on owned over thirty corgis in her lifetime.