Cardigan Welsh Corgis
Cardigan Welsh Corgis - History
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is descended from the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced the Dachshund. The breed is believed to have been in existence in Wales for over 3,000 years. It was brought in native form by the Celtic tribes who migrated to Wales from central Europe. This early dog was a transitional form between the Teckel and the Spitz families. The Cardigan's original work was to go before his master's cattle herd and clear the way by chasing off potential predators as well as trespassing herds, providing an area for livestock grazing. Later, the Cardi began to act as a herder, working behind the master's cattle as a "drover", driving cattle from the Welsh farms to the English markets. It is at this time the original Corgi may have been crossed with local sheepdogs to obtain a more versatile working dog. The faithful Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog was put to good use in his heyday, acting as a cattle dog, family guardian and pet, as well as a vermin exterminator. During the Viking invasion of 1,000 years ago, and subsequent influx of Flemish weavers, a Spitz-type of dog was introduced into some areas of Wales. These Spitz were crossed with the original Corgi to produce what is known today as the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Those dogs that resided in areas of Wales untouched by such influences, however, retained their basic original blood and were the descendents of Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs.
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