HEIGHT: 10-13in (25-33cm)

WEIGHT: 24-40lb (11-18kg)

LIGHT EXPECTANCY: 12-14 years

ORIGIN: Britain

An elongated, low-set dog, with a deep chest, very large, erect ears, and a long, low-set tail. The coat is of medium length, with a ruff around the neck, and colors include brindle, blue merle, black, black and tan, black and brindle, sable and red, often with white markings

The Welsh Corgi is certainly an old breed, having been recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086, but its origins thought to be far older, and remain the subject of much speculation. Its name derives from the Celtic word for dog, and it may have descended from ancient Celtic breeds, whilst argument also continues as to whether it is the ancestor or descendant of the Swedish Vallhund.

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