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THE TEMPERAMENT OF A CARDIGAN by: George Jones
If one word was to be used to describe the Cardigan Welsh Corgi
, it would be versatile. This dog, as well as its southern
cousin the Pembroke, are talented herders, they do very well in
agility trials, conformation, obedience, tracking, and even
flyball. The Cardigan is adaptable to many different
environments, climates, and family makeups. Cardigans make their
homes in urban apartments to rural farms; frigid Alaska to the
Arizona deserts. The one requirement that these dogs have is
that they be close to their owners. The Cardigan (this applies
to most other dogs as well) have a need to be part of the family,
not tied up to a dog house outside in the back.
It is gentle and protective of children, they may even try to herd
the children, but that can be controlled through training that is
positive and reinforced. Its exercise requirements are adaptable
depending on who they are with. They enjoy quiet walks, the rough
house of children ( as long as they are supervised) or that of
highly active families,or they can be easily trained for the
physically handicapped service, or they can become the happiest of
couch potatoes.
Cardigans have been used in pet therapy in the hospitals and
nursing homes, and others in the public schools for educational
seminars for children to learn how to care for their pets. The
Cardigan is also excellent for those people who work but still want
to have a dog for a companion. The Cardigan is able to entertain
itself with its toys and be contented. Its almost as if they
understand that the quantity of time spent with them is not as
important as the quality. They have a very strong desire to please
their owners which makes them a joy to train. They are also
creatures of habit. The Cardigan will get to know that after a
certain T.V. show is done, it is time for their walk.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi makes an excellent pet as it is
extremely intelligent, loyal, affectionate and good with children.
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