Related breedGreyhound800 CE to 1850 · United KingdomCardigan Welsh Corgi at a glance
- Origin
- Cardiganshire, Wales, United Kingdom
- Appeared
- 1200 to 1934 (likely)
- Family
- UK Rural
- Type
- Herding dog
- Size
- Medium
- Life span
- 12 to 15 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 38
- DNA clade
- UK Rural (Parker 2017)
The name. Welsh cor ("dwarf") + ci ("dog"); from Cardiganshire.
Same familyBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, FranceFamily and relatives
Gave rise to
Sister breeds
Same family: UK Rural
Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Border Collie, Borzoi, Greyhound
Same time, same continent
Beagle, Bichon Frisé, Bolognese, Borzoi, Bracco Italiano, Briard
Close by DNAGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · GermanyClosest relatives by shared DNA
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi73.9 Mb
- Rough Collie40.3 Mb
- Shetland Sheepdog29.5 Mb
- Border Collie23.8 Mb
- Australian Kelpie23.0 Mb
- Bearded Collie22.6 Mb
- Australian Shepherd14.7 Mb
Source: Parker et al. 2017, shared haplotypes in megabases.
Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New ZealandPlace in time
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi appears 1200 to 1934 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
On the timelineLate Middle Ages53 breeds first appeared in this period
Same time, same continentBeagle1400 to 1890 · United Kingdom
Herding dog behaviourBorder Collie behaviour problems and how to train themBorder Collie behaviour and training: why they nip, chase, fixate and fear noise, what to do about each, and a weekly plan for owners.
Same eraKurī1250 to 1300 · New Zealand



