Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog breed

Cardigan Welsh Corgi insurance

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.

Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance

With Sainsbury's Bank Pet Insurance we can insure your Cardigan Welsh Corgi from as young as 8 weeks of age. Once your dog is insured, we can cover it up to any age – as long as you keep renewing the policy without a break. We also cover older dogs, if you take the policy out before their 8th birthday.

How to care for a Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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.

Temperament and behaviour

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.

Common health problems

A change in your dog’s behaviour could be a sign that they’re suffering from a health problem. Cardigan Welsh Corgis are generally healthy, but there are some conditions that you should be aware of. Take your dog for regular vet health checks so any problems can be detected and treated at an early stage. If you’ve taken out pet insurance for your Cardigan Welsh Corgi, this should help cover the cost of most treatments, including consultations, medication and any surgery they might need.

So, is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi right for you?

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?

What’s the difference between a Cardigan Welsh Corgi and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi?

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.

Do Cardigan Welsh Corgis shed?

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.

Do Cardigan Welsh Corgis bark a lot?

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.