WELSH KORGI

The Welsh Corgi has a fairly rich history. His ancestors were brought to England from the mainland in 1107 by Flemish weavers who eventually settled in southwestern Wales. The breed has common roots with the Keeshond and chow-chow, Finnish and pomeranianas well as the Norwegian Elkhound, which were originally bred to help shepherds graze sheep and cattle. Because of their physique, corgi were highly prized among shepherds. They also helped drive large flocks of geese to market. Over time, they became so fond of the shepherds that they took their rightful place as a pet and a real family member.

The similarity between the Pembroke and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is no coincidence. Both breeds were crossed in the early nineteenth century when Cardigan puppies were sold to farmers in the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire region. Mass crossing of these breeds began in the early twentieth century. Modern breeders do not allow incest of the two breeds of dogs, keeping a separate pedigree of the Pembroke and the Cardigan.

The English Welsh Corgi Club was founded in 1925. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Cardigan Welsh Corgi were recognized as an independent breed by the English Kennel Club in 1934. Queen Elizabeth II treated this breed with special trepidation, despite the fact that shepherd dogs brought a lot of trouble to Buckingham Palace. It was the royal court's special relationship with the Pembroke that allowed the breed's popularity to soar especially high in comparison to the Cardigan.

The American Kennel Club recognized the Welsh Corgi in 1934 and assigned him to the herding dog group. Two years later, the first club of lovers of this breed appeared in the USA. Today the welsh corgi is dog, which shows special abilities in agility, executing commands, she has become a real friend for thousands of families.

Although the Welsh Corgi is a relatively small dog, it has a very wide and kind soul. Their character and behavior developed mainly on the basis of the fact that for a long time the ancestors of this breed were engaged in grazing livestock, led an active lifestyle, were constantly on the move.

Today, corgi are still very popular on various farms, but they are especially popular among active families. This is understandable, for passive people with limited free time, corgi, of course, will not work. These dogs get along well with other pets. They are unsurpassed in coping with the tasks of guard dogs.

Welsh Corgis are dogs with their own "I", they have their own opinion and want to be reckoned with. But their main desire is to please people, especially those close to them. Observing the behavior of the corgi, you can see how amazing doggies change their behavior: from buffoonery to insanely serious.

Despite the high level of activity of the Welsh Corgi, it is not at all necessary for them to do a huge amount of physical exercise. A very small amount of active walks, games or other exercises will be enough to maintain health and good mood.

Representatives of this breed perfectly adapt to various living conditions. They feel great on farms, in private houses with their own backyards, in an apartment or even in a hostel. The main thing - so that your pet does not interfere with others. But you need to understand that regardless of where you live, the dog needs to be walked in the fresh air every day, play with it, and go to the park at least once a week.

We mentioned that corgi can do great without vigorous exercise, but that can't be said for vigorous mental stimulation. Corgi owners should provide their pet with enough logical, interactive games. Otherwise, the character of the pet can deteriorate sharply, from which both the surrounding people and the furniture, as well as household items, will suffer.

Welsh Corgi are very easy to care for. Their coat is not very long and requires only weekly brushing. This is enough to remove dead hairs. The phases of active molting in the Welsh Corgi occur twice a year. During this period, of course, you need to brush your pet much more often. Pembrokes are very clean dogs, so most owners bathe them about once every two to three months.

The corgi's ears should be checked regularly for signs of contamination, irritation, or infection. They must be cleaned with a special solution as prescribed by a veterinarian. In no case should you use a cotton swab to clean the ear canal!

The oral cavity also includes weekly care. Mainly teeth cleaning is required. The procedure will help to exclude dental diseases, including the formation of tartar, as well as the occurrence of the characteristic bad breath. If the pet does not grind off its nails in a natural way, then they must be trimmed on their own. This is usually done once a month.

Welsh Corgi have a strong-willed character. They are used to getting what they want. Therefore, in the learning process, you will need a lot of patience and endurance. The main assistant in training will be rewards in the form of treats and, of course, in the form of praise. Please note that when training a dog, you need to completely forget about rudeness and aggression, which will have a negative effect. The animal should enjoy the activity, so it is better to conduct short, but more frequent activities that will not bother the pet.

The training of dogs of this breed assumes a certain consistency. It is necessary to move from simple to complex. After mastering the basic commands and tasks, feel free to move on to teaching tracking and agility. It is necessary to give the pet the opportunity to develop and direct all its energy in a useful direction.

Welsh corgi - excellent watchmen. They will sound the alarm in a timely manner at the sight of intruders, but this behavior must be controlled through early training. That is why the stage of socialization occupies an important place in the life of dogs of this breed. Welsh Corgi is distrustful of strangers, your task is to teach your pet to distinguish a stranger from yours. Otherwise, the dog will often bark, which will not really please your neighbors, and what can we say in the case when you live in a hostel ...

While most dogs show a special affection for children, corgi can show dominance, especially when it comes to a group of children. The dog will perceive them as an object for grazing, all this is formed at the genetic level. It is with this that the requirement of experienced breeders about the inexpediency of playing corgi with children without adult supervision is connected.