Interesting Facts about CARDIGAN WELSH CORGIS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Cardigan Welsh Corgis
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Interesting Facts about Cardigan Welsh Corgis are as follows:

Fact 1 - Origin of the breed: Cardigan Welsh Corgis originated in Wales and were originally bred as herding and guarding dogs

Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Cardigan Welsh Corgis: This ancient Welsh breed of dog are long-bodied short-legged dogs with erect ears and a fox-like head. They are related to the Dachshunds family of dogs.
- Cardigan is a town in the county of Ceredigion in Mid Wales
- In the Welsh language 'corgi' means tiny dog
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Cardigan Welsh Corgis range from 25 - 40 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 10.5 - 12.5 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Cardigan Welsh Corgis and Nicknames: Corgis
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Cardigan Welsh Corgis: The coat is normally short or medium length, with a hard texture, and weatherproof and comes in a range of colors
Fact 7 - Life of Cardigan Welsh Corgis: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Cardigan Welsh Corgis is the Herding dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Cardigan Welsh Corgis as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Cardigan Welsh Corgis suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Eye problems
- - Obesity
- - Spinal problems
Fact 12 - Cardigan Welsh Corgis were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1935
Fact 13 - Breeding Cardigan Welsh Corgis for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Cardigan Welsh Corgis

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