Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix

The Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix, is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Cane Corso and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Both of these dogs can be friendly but personalities differ, so you never know. The Cane Corso is known for being reserved, stable, and quiet. All dogs need proper socialization and that will be a big factor in how they interact with others. What does this mixed breed look and act like? Is it more like the Cane Corso or the Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Those are the questions we will try and answer below. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix.

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Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix History

All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. If you have a few minutes, please sign our petition to stop puppy mills.

Cane Corso History

The Cane Corso (plural: Cani Corsi) is a large and solid Italian breed, highly prized in his native country for his ability as a guard dog, hunter, and companion. He also is variously known as the Italian Mastiff, Cane Corso Italiano, Cane Corso Mastiff, Italian Corso Dog, and Italian Molosso. He is a large dog whose size and sometimes severe facial expression can be intimidating to people not familiar with the breed.

Fun fact: The word “corso” means guardian or protector in Italian.

Cani Corsi have kept a low profile for centuries. Throughout their history, they tended to belong to far-flung rural or wealthy owners, who appreciated the dogs’ hunting and guarding abilities. As a hunter, the Cane Corso is a catch dog, meaning he can immobilize prey with only his strength and his powerful jaws and teeth.

The Cane Corso is related to the Neopolitan Mastiff, as both dogs are descendants of the original Italian Molosser.

In the recent past, the Cane Corso was a common site all over Italy. But by the 20th century, fewer people were farming, and the dog’s numbers dwindled, although many Cani Corsi help their people guard property, livestock, and families to this day.
When the population of the Cane Corso began to dwindle in the 1960s and 1970s, a group of Italian aficionados set about restoring them. By 1994, population had risen and the breed was fully accepted by the Italian Kennel Club (ENCI) as the 14th Italian breed of dog. The FCI provisionally accepted the Corso in 1997, and ten years later he was fully recognized internationally.

A decade later, a man named Michael Sottile imported the first litter of Corsos to the United States. The next year, 1989, brought a second litter. In 1993, The International Cane Corso Association was born. This breed club eventually sought recognition from the American Kennel Club, which was granted in 2010. The Cane Corso Association of America now governs the breed. The popularity of the breed is growing as fast as a Corso puppy; in 2013 he ranked in 50th place in the United States in 2013, a 10-point jump from 60th place in 2012.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi History

The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is one of two herding dogs, dubbed “corgis,” who rounded up sheep in Wales many centuries ago. She was first seen in Cardiganshire, Wales — a settlement of early Celts. Her close relative, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, looks similar but in fact diverges from the Cardigan in so many ways that in 1934, the American Kennel Club (AKC) formally recognized them as two separate dog breeds, with the Pembroke believed to descend from the Spitz family of dogs and the Cardigan’s, from Dachshund lineage. It’s a theory that can neither be proven nor refuted, but with the AKC’s statement in 1934, breeders stopped cross-breeding the two corgi types and focused instead on developing lines that were either purely Cardigan or purely Pembroke.

It was in about 1200 B.C., in the Welsh high-country region now called Cardiganshire, that warrior Celts from central Europe found a place to settle. In mid-Cardiganshire lay the village of Bronant, which would become a stronghold for these warriors. Today’s Cardigan Welsh Corgi descends from the old Bronant Corgi with the slight infusion of brindle herder blood.

Corgis today are known for their tenacity as sheepdogs, but many years earlier than that they were valued for their alertness as guards, their intelligence, and their companionship.

hundreds of years ago, when the British Crown owned virtually all land and poor tenant farmers were only allowed to fence off a few acres surrounding their home for personal use. The rest of the land was “common,” where farmers could graze their cattle – the primary source of their income – on such pasture as they could secure. Competition for farmland was fierce. The little Cardigan Welsh Corgi was trained to do exactly the opposite of what herding dogs do: it was taught to nip at the heels of its owner’s cattle and drive them far afield. It also would drive neighboring cattle off of land its owners wanted to graze. Either way, the Corgi’s tasks was the same: a whistle from its owner would send the dog off to find and nip at cattle, regardless of who they belonged to, and it would persist in the chase endlessly, as long as he heard that whistle. The Cardigan’s low-slung body type, with disproportionately short legs and a long body, made it particularly skilled at darting between and avoiding the well-aimed kicks of angry cattle, classifying it as a “heeler.” When the task was accomplished to the owner’s satisfaction, he would give a shrill, long whistle of a different tone, and the dog would reliably return.

Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix Size and Weight

Cane Corso
Height: 24 - 28 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 85 - 110 lb.
Lifespan: 10 - 12 years

Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Height: 10 - 12 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 25 - 38 lb.
Lifespan: 12 - 15 years

Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix Personality

The Cane Corso and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are both loyal and affectionate. They are also very charming, so watch out! This dog will require a good training regimen as they can get excited. They are very loyal to their family. One of the best things you can do for any breed is to socialize it as much as possible. Please use positive reinforcement, it goes a long way! She should be rather affectionate and love being with you, she can also be stubborn so keep that in mind.

Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix Health

All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. We obviously recommend that you look for a reputable animal rescue in your area to find your new mixed breed. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition.

The Cane Corso mixed with the Cardigan Welsh Corgi might be prone to joint dysplasia, eye problems, mange, gastric torsion, among others.

Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.

Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix Care

What are the grooming requirements?

Even if you know the breed, sometimes it is hard to tell if it will be a heavy shedder or a light shedder. Either way, Get ready to invest in a good vacuum if you want to keep your floors clean! Give them baths as needed, but not so much that you dry out their skin.

What are the exercise requirements?

Plan on taking them for extremely long walks and hikes to keep their energy level down. This mix will more than likely have a high energy level. This exercise will keep them from being destructive. A tired dog is a good dog. A tired dog is a good dog though. Never tie your dog up outside - that is inhumane and not fair to him.

What are the training requirements?

This is an intelligent dog that will be a little bit challenging to train. They are going to want to take the alpha position and need someone with a firm, strong, hand that can let them know their place. The best thing you can do is break the sessions into shorter daily sessions to keep their attention span higher. It might have a prey drive and be disposed to running for and chasing small prey, but if handled properly this can be managed. All dogs respond best to positive reinforcement. So make sure to praise her when she does well. She is an intelligent dog who loves to please, and loves a physical challenge. The more exercise she gets the easier she will be to train. Proper socialization is imperative to all dogs and puppies. Make sure to take her to the park and doggy day care to get her around as many people and dogs as possible.

Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix Feeding

"A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible. A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.

Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.

I good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background."

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