Welsh Corgis have a distinctive look, with large heads, heavy long bodies and short thick legs. There are two types of Corgis: the Pembroke and the Cardigan. This dog breed guide will help you to understand the difference between the two. And if you’re looking to welcome a Cardigan Welsh Corgi into your home, this guide has lots of useful information on how to care for your Corgi, including grooming, feeding, exercising, and training tips.

Like with any other dog, getting pet insurance for your Cardigan Welsh Corgi can be a great help if something goes wrong. After all, when it comes to pets, anything can happen – and you want to make sure you’re covered against illness or injury. Insuring your dog means you’ll get help paying for its health care, including things like consultations, medication and surgery.

With Sainsbury's Pet insurance we can insure your Cardigan Welsh Corgi from as young as 8 weeks old. 

Caring for a dog isn’t always straightforward and can take a lot of effort. Your dog’s diet and exercise affects their health with obese and underweight dogs being more prone to health issues. Grooming and training are also important aspects of your dog’s health care. Knowing how to care for your Corgi in these key areas will keep you both happy.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis love people and are happiest in your company. This also means that they don’t like to be left alone for long. Puppies and dogs can suffer from separation anxiety; get them used to being away from you by building up your time apart gradually. Start with a few minutes and build from there. It can help to make sure they have plenty of toys to play with.

Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a laidback personality, but whatever you’re doing they’ll want to take part, especially if it involves lots of exercise. Their big ears make them excellent watchdogs, and the slightest noise can set them off, so you’ll need to get used to them barking quite a bit. On the plus side, your home will always be protected – and with training, you can teach your dog to stop barking on command.

Corgis were originally bred for herding cattle, nipping and barking at the cattle to get them to move. You might find that they do the same to humans if not properly trained. This is something worth bearing in mind, especially if you have young children.

This dog breed is an all-rounder, perfectly suited to everyone. They are serious yet funny, adventurous yet settled, loving but still independent. They don’t let their short height stop them from enjoying walks, travel and new experiences, but they also love to be at home cuddled up on the sofa. They make loyal companions that will follow you everywhere. What more could you ask for?

These two Welsh Corgi breeds are similar in appearance and personality, but they are two separate breeds. The Cardigan is over 2000 years older than the Pembroke, bred in Cardiganshire in southwest Wales. Pembrokes were bred in Pembrokeshire in southern Wales. Cardigans have a fox-like tail and rounded ears, whereas Pembrokes have a docked tail and pointed ears. Cardigans also have a curvier, more rounded body.

Yes, they do shed. They have a thick double coat that needs to shed to regulate their temperature with spring and autumn being the high shedding seasons. Weekly brushing will help to remove the loose fur, but you’ll still need to get the hoover out regularly.

Welsh Corgis were bred to herd cattle and to protect the farmland by alerting their owners to any intruders. This means they are prone to barking at any unexpected sounds. Barking can be controlled with consistent training, starting when your dog is a puppy.