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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

HEIGHT 11–12in (28–31cm) Any color
WEIGHT 24–37lb (11–17kg)
LIFE SPAN 12–15 years White markings, if present, should not dominate.

The two varieties of Welsh Corgi were classified as
separate breeds in the 1930s. Less popular as a house dog
than its relative, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi (see p.58),
the Cardigan Welsh Corgi
can be distinguished by
its larger round ears and Large, erect ears, Coarse-textured, Relatively long,
rounded at tips short coat low-slung body
longer body. Full of
character, it fits well
Foxlike head
into a small home.

Long, heavy tail
Short, Brindle
sturdy
legs Large,
rounded feet

Swedish Vallhund

HEIGHT 12–14in (31–35cm) Steel-gray
WEIGHT 26–35lb (12–16kg) Red
LIFE SPAN 12–14 years Red and gray coats may be mixed with brown or yellow.

Like the Welsh Corgis (above and p.58), which at first glance
it closely resembles, the Swedish Vallhund was used as
a cattle-herding dog. This tough and workmanlike breed Wedge-shaped,
long head
continues to make itself useful on Swedish farms.
Uncommon as a house dog, it is gradually becoming more Straight back
widely known and appreciated for its happy personality.

Erect, pointed
ears
Dense,
harsh-textured
topcoat

Thick, White markings
muscular on chest
neck
Grayish
yellow
Oval feet

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