How long does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi live?

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a life span of 12–15 years.

How big does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi get?

Males weigh 14–17 kg and females 11–15 kg. Height ranges from 27–32 cm.

Is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi hypoallergenic?

No, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not considered hypoallergenic.

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Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Herding Group

Height 27–32 cm
Weight 14–17 kg 11–15 kg
Life span 12–15 years
Exercise 60 min/day

intelligent
alert
loyal
affectionate
adaptable
watchful

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is in the AKC's Herding Group. It comes from United Kingdom, Cardiganshire, Wales. Males weigh 14–17 kg and females 11–15 kg. It stands 27–32 cm tall. It typically lives 12–15 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a medium-sized herding breed of dog that originated in Wales. It is one of two breeds known as Welsh Corgi, the other being the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Cardigans are known for their long, low-set bodies and short legs. They have strong bodies, with a deep chest and strong legs. They have a medium-length tail that is usually docked, and their coat is long and dense. Cardigans have a friendly and cheerful personality, and they make excellent family dogs. They are loyal and intelligent, and they enjoy being active.

Group: Herding Group
Origin: United Kingdom, Cardiganshire, Wales
Coat: medium double · red, sable, brindle, black, black and tan, and blue merle
Also known as: Cardigan, Cardi, and Ci-corgi
Recognized by: AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC
Hypoallergenic: No
Id: 84070958-0e6d-46e8-8c20-ee8b4f136b78

Traits

Energy
Trainability
Barking
Grooming
Shedding
Drooling
Good with children
Good with dogs
Good with strangers
Apartment friendly

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Cardigan Welsh Corgi. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from images.akc.org ukcdogs.com en.wikipedia.org petmd.com akc.org

Cardigan Welsh Corgi FAQ

How long does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi live?: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a life span of 12–15 years.
How big does a Cardigan Welsh Corgi get?: Males weigh 14–17 kg and females 11–15 kg. Height ranges from 27–32 cm.
Is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi hypoallergenic?: No, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Cardigan Welsh Corgi in?: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is in the AKC's Herding Group.

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