Description: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is low to the ground and a long dog. The head is in good proportion to the rest of the body, with a flat skull but is rounded and tapered. The muzzle is parallel with the skull. They have a black nose, in the merle coloured dog, here we find this may be butterfly. They have wide set eyes that are medium to large, with dark rims that add depth to the eyes. The eyes are shades of brown, varying with the coat colour, the exception to this is the merle coated dog which may have blue eyes, which can be either both eyes or one.

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi dog breed has beautiful black ears that are large in proportion to the rest of the body and head that suits this breed. This dog has a prominent breastbone, which is deep. Their legs are very short, with front feet setting slightly outwards. With a long low set tail that sets this dogs' look. Coat colours include brindle, black and brindle, saddle, fawn, red, black and grey marbled, black and tan with or without white. The main difference between this corgi, and other corgi breeds is the Cardigan corgi has a long tail. Height of dogs is 10 to 13 inches, with bitches being the same. Their weight, which has to be watched, should be between 11 and 14 kg. This dog's life expectancy is between 12 and 15 years.

History: Some people believe the Cardigan Welsh corgis ancestors came from the Celts In 1200 BC. Throughout history, the Cardigan and the Pembrokeshire Welsh corgi were interbred so most people thought this was the same breed until 1934. At this time, they were separated into two different breeds. Corgis have been used as cattle drivers and were very much a part of the working groups of dogs. Today they are very much a companion dog.

Temperament: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a highly intelligent breed, with a great willingness to please, and are renowned for being reliable, loving and faithful. It is important to socialise this dog well, particularly when they are young, to help gain a good, balanced, dog.