How to Groom a Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are the descendants of Swedish Vallhunds which the Vikings brought to Wales in the 800s. They are gentle, good natured animals with a loyal and obedient temperament. They are eager to please and respond well to considerate, well behaved children, but don't like strangers. These dogs are very low maintenance. They require a monthly general grooming and a full grooming every 8 to 10 weeks.
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Instructions
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Bathe the dog using protein rich shampoos and conditioners.
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Spray the dog's coat with a protein coat conditioner after the bath to add an extra sheen.
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Neaten up the pasterns and the body in general. Remember that you shouldn't trim your Corgi if she's a show dog.
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Comb occasionally. Combing has a better effect on this dog's dense double coat than brushing.
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Tips & Warnings
These dogs are perfectly fine living in an apartment. They get lots of indoor exercise and thus don't require a yard.
This breed tends to weigh between 25 and 30 lbs.
The life expectancy of Cardigan Welsh Corgis is between 12 and 15 years.
This breed's coat sheds twice per year.
Some Cardigan Welsh Corgis suffer from PRA and glaucoma.
Don't overfeed your Cardigan Welsh Corgi. These dogs have a tendency to gain weight very easily.
Welsh Corgis get along with others dogs of the same breed, as well as non-canine animals, but can be aggressive with other types of dogs.
