Personality
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi may look like a footstool with ears, but beneath that squat frame beats the heart of a herding general and a loyal companion. They were once prized for driving cattle through rugged Welsh terrain—now they just expertly herd toddlers, vacuum cords, and fallen snacks. With a fox-like face, a luxurious full tail (take that, Pembrokes!), and a gaze that suggests they’ve seen some things, the Cardigan is a wise-cracking couch philosopher with bursts of agility that defy their build. They’re reserved with strangers but ride-or-die for their humans. Their bark can rattle walls, but they mostly use it to alert you that the wind dared to move a tree branch. All in all, they’re big dogs in little corgi suits—with opinions, stamina, and sass to match.
Trait Table
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is the long-bodied, short-legged overachiever of the dog world—part adorable cartoon, part herding mastermind. Unlike their Pembroke cousins, they sport a full tail, a bit more caution, and a lot of ancient wisdom in their eyes. They're affectionate, clever, and surprisingly athletic for a dog with the ground clearance of a pancake. They’ll herd your kids, guard your home, and nap with gusto—all before lunch.
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