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  Welsh Corgi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pembroke Corgi's tail is often docked, and its ears are smaller.
An average Welsh Corgi is around 10 to 12 in (250 to 300 mm) tall at the tallest point in the shoulders and weighs approximately 30 lb (15 kg).
Welsh Corgis are generally recognized as two distinct breeds: the Cardigan and the Pembroke.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Welsh_Corgi   (464 words)

  
 Corgi - Corgi History
Corgi Toys Limited was formed on 29th March 1984 from the assets of the former Mettoy Company.
Corgi has now introduced a dedicated Sales and Marketing operation based in the USA and is looking to establish a firm foothold in the US.
Corgi’s acquisition of the UK die-cast collectibles company Lledo, including tooling plus the highly respected Vanguards and Days Gone ranges, further strengthens Corgi’s offering in the die-cast model car sector.
www.corgi-toys.com /history.html   (1273 words)

  
 Corgi Toys brought to you by 3000toys.com
Corgi Classics is a leading name in die-cast scale models and one of Britain's best known brands.
Corgi's famous model vehicles captured the imagination of millions of baby boomers and, what were once simply toys for boys, are highly sought-after in the expanding collectables market.
Corgi continues to innovate with new toys and lines every year, while keeping the classics alive as well.
www.corgi-toys.com   (332 words)

  
 Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Welsh Corgis, Corgi, Corgis
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a long, low dog (36" to 43" long, all the way from the nose to the tip of the tail) with very, large erect ears, a broad flat skull, and a long, low-set tail (the Pembroke's variety has no tail).
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent cattle driver, vermin hunter and farm guard.
The Corgi drove cattle by barking and nipping at the cattle's heals.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /cardigancorgi.htm   (632 words)

  
 Summary
The Welsh Corgi Club in Denmark was established on May 7th, 1974, and thus it became an individual special club within the Danish Kennel Club.
Let there be no doubt about the fact that the Corgi must be typical for its race and have a correct exterior in a sound body.
An investigator claims that the Corgi was known 4500 years ago as dog of the Neolithics.
www.corgi.dk /summary.htm   (1094 words)

  
 Corgi Rescue of Eastern New York   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Our mission is to seek a forever home for those corgi's whose path may have placed them in a home just not suitable for their behavior or have become lost and in a shelter.
Those seeking to adopt from Corgi Rescue of Eastern New York must complete an application, have a phone interview, a check on veterinary and personal references, be willing to have a home visit, pay an adoption fee and accept an Adoption Contract.
No corgi will be placed in a situation that will not be favorable for the dog or to those adopting them.
www.corgirescueeny.com /index.htm   (229 words)

  
 CORGI - Gas & The Law - Your Rights & Responsibilities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
If you are having a gas appliance installed or exchanged in your rental property, click here for further information on changes to the regulations.
Checks need to have taken place within one year of the start of the tenancy/lease date, unless the appliances have been installed for less than 12 months, in which case they should be checked within 12 months of their installation date.
The card tells you all you need to know about the installer (and their employees) you are going to use.
www.corgi-gas-safety.com /section_gas_law/your_rights_landlords.asp   (1138 words)

  
 BUYING A CORGI
Corgis excel in the performance arenas of herding and agility, but are not so full of excess energy that they must have a way to burn it off.
As with people, there are those Corgis who have more dominant personalities that would not be the best choice for a family situation unless the parents have had a good deal of experience with this type of personality.
This is one of the major reasons to purchase a Corgi puppy from a breeder who can make sure that the family with active children will get the correct puppy for their situation.
www.gointothedogs.com /buying_a_corgi.htm   (1751 words)

  
 Corgi
Corgis are Welsh in origin and there are two kinds: Cardigans, which are heavy-headed and have tails that go all the way down, and Pembrokes, like mine, that have no tails and are more refined.
The sights, sounds, smells, and all the fun and excitement of a typical small-town fair are captured with humor and affection both in the text and in the marvelously detailed watercolor paintings." Though for children, adults seem unable to resists the charm of Corgiville.
Corgi Puppy Valentine Specialty Card A new painting by Marjorie Tudor of her special dog, Thomas Jefferson when he was just a puppy.
www.tashatudorandfamily.com /corgi.htm   (772 words)

  
 General Information Pembroke Corgi Rescue
Although the Cardigan Welsh Corgi is similar in appearance to the Pembroke, the breeds have different origins.
Prior to adoption, rescue Corgis are placed in volunteer foster homes where their medical condition is updated and their personality and behavior evaluated.
Besides the obvious advantage of giving a Corgi a second chance at life, adopting a rescue Corgi is an excellent way to acquire a dog that is housebroken, medically sound, neutered, leash trained, and with a known temperament.
www.pembrokecorgirescue.com /GeneralInformation.html   (654 words)

  
 Dog Owner's Guide Profile: Welsh Corgis
The first record of corgis in the show ring in Wales is 1925, and for years the two breeds were shown as two varieties of the same breed.
Although the corgi is happy to lie by the fire, it is an active breed and enjoys playing ball and Frisbee, sometimes to the point of exhaustion.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America is active in rescuing members of this breed from shelters and from owners who are no longer able to keep their pets.
www.canismajor.com /dog/corgi.html   (1515 words)

  
 Corgi At Mail Order Express (UK)
Corgi, the leading name in diecast scale models and one of Britain's best known brands, has been producing models for over 40 years.
The Corgi brand was created by the Mettoy Company of Northampton which first started to produce colourful, pressed metal toys in the 1930s.
The name Corgi (after the Welsh dog) was chosen for three reasons: first, because it was short and catchy; secondly because the models were to be produced in Swansea and thirdly because of its status in being strongly association with the Royal Family.
www.mailorderexpress.com /Corgi.asp   (620 words)

  
 Corgi Classics and Corgi Toys, diecast collectibles including Aviation Archive, James Bond, Heavy Haulage and more.
Corgi Classics and Corgi Toys, diecast collectibles including Aviation Archive, James Bond, Heavy Haulage and more.
Corgi, a leading name in die-cast scale models and one of Britain's best known brands, has been producing models for nearly 50 years.
Today, the majority of Corgi cars, trucks and buses are produced as once-only Limited Editions and are often sold out within weeks of release.
3000toys.com /brands/corgi.html   (209 words)

  
 Zindart Limited
Corgi International Limited (Nasdaq: CRGI) is one of the oldest and most renowned global brands in the collectibles market.
Corgi International's goal is to be the leading supplier of collectible die-cast models, including trucks, buses, cars and airplanes through its Corgi Classics brand, and the leading manufacturer of high-quality die-cast and injection-molded collectibles and collectible holiday ornaments.
Corgi International is a corporate holding company based and domiciled in Hong Kong SAR, Peoples Repulic of China.
www.zindart.com   (197 words)

  
 Corgi-L -- Pembroke Welsh Corgis
For many years Corgis (both breeds) were referred to as either 'Ci-llathed' meaning "yard long dog" (we're talking a Welsh yard here) or as 'Ci Sawdlo' due to its nature of nipping at cattle's heels.
The breed was first officially exhibited as the Welsh Corgi in England in 1925 and was eligible to compete for challenge certificates in 1927.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis, along with Cardigan Welsh Corgis, dominate agility in their size class, and are as enthusiastic and competitive as Border Collies.
pembrokes.corgi-l.org /pembroke_welsh_corgi_FAQ.htm   (6929 words)

  
 Corgi
Made in 1:50 scale by Corgi Premier Models and is a limited edition of only 2500 produced.
Made in 1:50 scale by Corgi Premier Models and is a limited edition on only 2700 produced.
Made in 1:50 scale by Corgi Premier Models and is a limited edition of only 2300.
www.dadscats.com /corg.html   (246 words)

  
 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State | Membership
The applicant must be sponsored by two members of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State who are in good standing and have been members for at least one (1) year.
All Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Of America (PWCCA) members and affiliate clubs shall be dedicated to the preservation and welfare of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi breed.
B. Dogs and bitches should not be used for further breeding if they have, in 2 litters, produced offspring with the same serious genetic defect such as: blindness, deafness, lameness, or impairment of vital functions which prevent these offspring from living a normal, healthy life without major surgical or significant medical intervention.
www.pwcorgiclubgs.org /membership.html   (971 words)

  
 Older Corgi Classics - Mike's Diecast Tanks and Armour
Corgi has originated in the 1933s as a product line of Mettoy (Metal toy).
It has gone through several ownership and control changes over the years, including Mattel in 1989, private ownership in 1995, and was acquired by Zindart (a Hong Kong firm) in 1999.
Corgi and The History Channel gotten together to create a new mid-price point range.
www.mikes-tanks.com /CorgiClassics.htm   (754 words)

  
 The Pembroke Welsh Corgi - Associated Content
Modern Corgis are believed to be related to the Swedish Vallhund, brought to Wales in the 10th century by Vikings.
In the 1920's Corgis were recognized as pure-bred dogs in the United Kingdom.
In 1934 the Pembroke and Cardigan Corgis were recognized by the English Kennel Club as separate breeds.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/3369/the_pembroke_welsh_corgi.html   (442 words)

  
 American Kennel Club - Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Corgi should be shown in its natural condition, with no trimming permitted except to tidy the feet, and, if desired, remove the whiskers.
The outer coat is to be of self colors in red, sable, fawn, fl and tan with or without white markings.
This is a herding dog, which must have the agility, freedom of movement, and endurance to do the work for which he was developed.
www.akc.org /breeds/pembroke_welsh_corgi/index.cfm   (1300 words)

  
 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Garden State | Pembroke Welsh Corgi Rescue Updates
He is a perfect example of what happens when you don't watch your corgi's waist line.
He was adopted by a woman in NYC where he still lives at the age of 14 with a little female corgi and an old English sheepdog.
He is one of the special needs corgis we sometimes get into rescue.
www.pwcorgiclubgs.org /updates.html   (599 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/corgirocks
After several months of writing and creating their new sound, they hooked up with bassist Thomas Blythe in 2000 to form Corgi.
Corgi has recently branched out to venues in the Atlanta area and have established a following that grows with each show.
From their humble beginnings playing in a shed in Griffin, Ga to venues such as The Masquerade and Sweetwater Bar & Grill, Corgi is steadily gaining momentum and entertaining crowds with their distinct sound.
www.myspace.com /corgirocks   (428 words)

  
 Corgi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
There are two definite types of Corgis: the Pembroke, which is the breed favored by the Queen of England, and the Cardigan, which has a long tail and is said to be a totally different breed from that of the Pembroke.
It was originally bred as a cattle dog and is quick and tenacious when it comes to herding cattle.
Obedience training is recommended at an early age, and when trained, the Corgi is very obedient for the determined trainer.
www.barkbusters.com /Module/Article/ArticleView.aspx?id=198&idCategory=10   (252 words)

  
 Welsh Corgi Gifts, Decals & Apparel ~ Unique Designs!
Though not as popular, the Cardigan Welsh corgi is considered the older of the two breeds and one of the first breeds in the British Isles.
The Cardigan Welsh corgi is thought to be descended from the same ancestor as the dachshund.
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi met those requirements and gave an added benefit: they were short-legged, cattle-heeling dogs, developed to run under the legs, avoiding dangerous kicks.
www.nickerstickers.com /dogs/corgi.htm   (890 words)

  
 Corgi
Made from diecast metal, die cast tanks from Corgi are 100% true to scale...
Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Tanks and armored vehicles from Corgi are the perfect compliment to the 1:48 diecast helicopters from the Corgi Aviation Archive.
www.flyingmule.com /range/diecast-model/armor/corgi-military-vehicles   (153 words)

  
 PWCCA
Corgis are surrendered by owners who didn't understand what they were getting into before they picked out that cute teddy bear puppy.
These committees accept Pembrokes that can no longer be kept by their owners for whatever reason and provide a temporary home and care for Pembrokes in need of a new family.
Rescue of Corgis from area shelters and humane societies.
www.pembrokecorgi.org /rescue.html   (216 words)

  
 Corgi - A Brief History
The name Corgi (after the Welsh dog) was chosen for three reasons: first, because it was short and catchy; secondly because the models were to be produced in Swansea and thirdly because of its strong association with the Royal Family.
Names redolent with nostalgia including the Ford Consul, Austin Cambridge, Morris Cowley, Riley Pathfinder, Vauxhall Velox, Rover 90 and Hillman Husky were among the first to be produced.
In 40 year's, Corgi has produced models of virtually every type of car, bus and truck.
www.corgi.biz /corgihistory.html   (444 words)

  
 Corgi History Channel - Mikes Diecast Tanks and Armour
The shape of the package is the same as the History Channel version, but the logo is different, and the insert has fl sides with tank sitting on a print of simulated terrain with track prints..
According to the Corgi UK website "The non-limited edition D-Day legends range features newly designed window packaging offering the perfect opportunity to start collecting and sample the levels of detail and authenticity that Corgi are famous for."
Detailing is not as elaborate as on previous models or as extensive as the detailing in the new Premiere Collections.
www.mikes-tanks.com /CorgiHistChan.htm   (544 words)

  
 Kipper's Corgi Hysteria - Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fun
My hobbies are running, jumping, barking, guarding my favorite toy (the hedgehog), listening to Def Leppard and anything to do with Richard Dean Anderson (actually, those last two are my mom's hobbies, she made me add them).
This graphic and all other Corgi graphics on this site were made by us.
Being a member of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Net Ring does NOT necessarily mean the
members.aol.com /corgi17/corgi/homepage.html   (219 words)

  
 Corgi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The Pemroke Welsh Corgis are ancient breed of Wales.
The Pembroke Corgis' color are red, sable, fawn, fl and tan, with or without white marking.
The Pembroke Corgi has a naturally short tail or is docked close.
schoolweb.missouri.edu /ashland.k12.mo.us/bb/03page/prac3.htm   (1222 words)

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