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Welsh Corgi Cardigan
dog breed
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Weight
14–17 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Origin
Pays de Galles
Coat
Any colour, with or without white markings but white should not predominate.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The Welsh Corgi Cardigan is a dog breed originating from Wales.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (14–17 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Welsh Corgi Cardigan
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Welsh Corgi Cardigan
Origins & history
A story told
The word "Corgi" comes from Welsh "Cur ci" or "Cor ci", meaning "dwarf dog". In 1934, the English Kennel Club recognized the Welsh Corgis Cardigan and Pembroke as two distinct breeds. Ancient races, although of different origins, Corgis were traditionally used to drive and guard herds of cattle, ponies and geese, but also participated in the rural life of Welsh peasants as they guarded farms and hunted vermin if needed. Corgis were commonly called "heelers" ("heel dogs"), because of their way of driving livestock: by nipping at the heels. Some naturally retain this atavism. It is believed that the origins of the Welsh Corgis Cardigans date back more than 3,000 years in Wales. The Welsh Corgi Cardigan descends from the basset family, which also produced the dachshund. It is thought to have been brought there by Celtic tribes that emigrated to Wales from Central Europe. This primitive dog would be a transitional form between the basset and spitz families.
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What human age for a welsh corgi cardigan ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a welsh corgi cardigan ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
201 g
per day · 766 kcal
101 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Welsh Corgi Cardigan
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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