Corgi is well known as a pet dog, and was once speculated to the price of more than 7,000 yuan, thanks to Queen Elizabeth's "unconscious propaganda" of Corgi. The British people's love of pets is obvious to all, as early as the 19th century Corgi began to become a British royal pet, first Elizabeth Sha corgi, and then the royal cat Larry.
With the internet boom, the Queen of England and the Royal Family's royal pet corgi dog entered the sights: thanks to our Queen Elizabeth, who never forgot to take her corgis with her wherever she went.
There is a saying in the dog world: to be a dog is to be Putin's dog, if it is a corgi, it is to be the corgi of the Queen of England... It can be seen how high the status of corgi among the British people is. The popularity of corgi has made the owners of our country also begin to understand this ancient dog breed and start a large number of breeds.
Today Xiaobian will take you to understand: what are the characteristics of the cute corgi, how to capture people's hearts, and how to choose a good corgi.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > the origin and classification of corgi</h1>
The full name of the corgi is welsh corgi pembroke (slang for a smaller meaning) and is one of the oldest dog breeds in the UK. As early as 920 AD, corgis began to be bred and used, and are commonly used by herders. However, unlike the ancient British shepherd, the corgi was also small in the beginning, it could easily bite the heel of the cow, and was more used to herd cattle.
Later in Britain, the herders began to occupy the territory that originally belonged to the king, with a wider pasture, so the herders bid farewell to the herding life of running around, and the corgi that was originally used to herd cattle and sheep was mainly used to watch and accompany, and mixed with the pedigree of other shepherds, so the corgi officially bid farewell to work and became a pet that was only used as a companion dog.
When the corgi dog was just well known to the Chinese people, people who did not know how to do it would divide the corgi into two kinds of three-color dogs and two-color dogs according to the color, the three-color dog is black and white yellow alternating, and the two-color dog is the white and yellow alternating. Some people package the tricolor corgi as a more rare and more precious variety, heavy gold sales, in fact, the classification of corgi is not through the coat color, and the three-color is more rare and more precious This statement is also empty.
In fact, the official classification of corgi by the Kennel Association ACK is only two types of Cagandi Welsh Corgi and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The two corgis are of different ancestry and similar in size, and long ago, everyone thought they were the same breed, until the 1950s, when they were not distinguished.
Most of our common corgis are Pembroke corgis. Compared with the two, Pembroke has a shorter body and straighter legs, a more lively personality, and a more hair texture suitable for family rearing. But in terms of personality, Pembroke Corgi's personality is more "secondary two", sometimes showing too strong curiosity and easy to agitate. The Cardigan Corgi is easier to tame and more productive in herding sheep and cattle. This is why family corgi often do things that make people cry and laugh: such as hiding small objects, not willing to leave halfway through, and so on.
In recent years, Sweden has developed a third type of corgi: the Swedish corgi (Vasgotaspets), because it is not yet fully recognized, so whether this classification is still controversial.
< h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > not all of corgi's tails need to be severed</h1>
When you see the corgi, there is also a clear feature: the corgi has a very attractive bread-like "big ass", which is because our corgi generally takes the treatment of breaking the tail at birth, losing the tail, making the corgi's ass look particularly cute and large.
It is necessary for the corgi to have a severed tail, because the corgi has a very thick and clumsy tail that does not match the size, and unlike other dogs, the corgi's tail is dragged between the legs instead of cocked. Whether it was originally used as a herding animal or as a corgi as a pet, this tail has a great impact on their lives. So the practice of corgi breaking the tail was retained, except for corgi, and so did GuMu.
But for the Cardigan Corgi, their tails are not very hindering their lives, so some people who raise Cardigan Corgis can also choose not to cut off the tail, but the root of the tail will inevitably get feces.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > why is Corgi favored by the Queen? Explore Corgi's "silly cuteness and alertness in one" personality</h1>
Corgi is regarded by everyone as a pearl in the palm of the hand, a little angel of the family, and people don't just eat by their faces. The main reason why Corgi was so favored by the British Royal Family was that in addition to its cute appearance, the most fundamental reason was because of Corgi's characteristics.
As a small dog, some of the drawbacks of small dogs have been greatly diluted in corgi. Compared with the common small dogs such as Teddy, Chihuahua, Bear, and Fadou, Corgi does not have their obvious "neurotic" characteristics.
Corgi treats other animals and humans with a very easy personality, whether it is an elderly or a child, they show extra enthusiasm and trust. And the corgi who live alone at home are also alert and brave, don't look at them small, but they can do an excellent job of guarding the homeland. In the face of danger and strangers, even when the owner is not around, Corgi often shows a heroic and fearless side.
Corgis have a restless curiosity: they are interested and exploring in everything, neither shy nor fierce. Accompanying the host to travel, go out, and go shopping, Corgi can complete the task of "companionship" energetically and harmoniously. It can be said that it is a unique dog that "has the shape of a small dog, but has the heart of a big dog".
In life, Corgi is very loyal to interacting with the owner: often with a gesture or a whistle, Corgi will run to you with a short leg grin, and Corgi's smile is also regarded as the most healing smile after Samoyed.
Corgi is the most companion dog, and the more appropriate one is:
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > the small shortcomings and feeding precautions of corgi, and should also be paid attention to by the owner</h1>
In the breeding process of corgi, there are three points that need to be paid attention to by the owner.
First point: Corgi was disobedient to discipline in his infancy
Although compared with small dogs such as Teddy, the corgi when he was a child was already "sensible". But the time when Corgi really became the master of the little angel was after the age of 2. Corgi is not a highly intelligent dog, so it takes a long time to accept instructions. As a child, the corgi often has the disadvantages of biting objects and excreting indiscriminately. Because corgi is curious, the juvenile corgi is prone to bursting phenomenon during the process of walking the dog. These shortcomings should be corrected a little bit under the patient guidance and breeding of the owner. Like the Golden Retriever, after the age of 2, Corgi will abandon his overly lively shortcomings and become an excellent partner who is quiet and moving like a rabbit.
Second point: common diseases of corgi, herniated discs
This is a very common disease caused by a discordant ratio of corgi body length to height. Many people like to watch corgi short legs climb stairs and climb obstacles, in fact, too high steps for corgi will cause irreversible damage to the lumbar spine. Therefore, in the process of raising corgi, try to avoid the obstacles that do not match the size of the corgi, once the spine is over-worn, it will directly affect the bowel and movement of the corgi, and eventually may lead to paralysis. When corgi is found to have limited mobility and begins to refuse to move, it is likely that there is a problem with the spine.
The third point: natural foodies have a fragile stomach
Corgi is a natural foodie, but from birth, corgi has congenital indigestion, so dysentery is a common disease of corgi. But corgi's dysentery is often not a viral disease and does not cause major problems. In the feeding process, Corgi's rations must be palatable, refuse to be greasy, and regularly feed some yogurt or probiotics to effectively protect Corgi's stomach. The corgi that loves to eat is prone to obesity, and as the owner of the corgi, you must pay attention to dieting.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > how to pick a good corgi</h1>
The criterion for judging purebred corgi is not related to coat color, but more importantly, the skeleton and body shape. Here to teach the owners how to make the most basic breed judgment of corgi dogs, avoid stepping on the pit.
Observe the head: Corgi's skull is quite wide and flat between the ears, the frontal nasal frame is moderate, the cheeks are slightly rounded, and the front face is clearly contoured, making the snout gradually sharper. The distance from the occipital bone to the center of the frontal nasal frame is greater than the distance from the frontal nasal frame to the tip of the nose, and the ratio is the total length of the skull of 5 parts to the total length of the front face of the 3 parts.
Observation of the eyes: The pupil of the corgi is brown, there is no other color, the eyes are oval, and the rounded eye outline is not purebred.
Observing the ear: From the tip of the nose through the eye to the tip of the ear crossed in a straight line, the resulting triangle is close to the equilateral triangle.
Body size observed: Adult corgi males are 28-31 cm shoulder height and weigh 10-12 kg; females are 25-29 cm and weigh 10-11 kg. It is not that the shorter the legs, the better, the body that is too low will affect the freedom of movement of the corgi, and the body that is too high is not pure in blood.
Observe the forehuschan: the legs are straight, the elbows are parallel to the body, and the shoulders and upper arms are at a 90-degree angle.
According to the international kennel association's judgment standards, corgi's judgment has many details: body steps, hindquarters, limbs, feet, tails, etc., but in daily breeding and selection, since the owners are not for the purpose of participating, they do not need to care too much detail. You only need to understand the basic judgment common sense and avoid buying dogs with inflated prices.
Fully in line with the standard of the pedigree corgi, the market price is generally 6000-7000 yuan. Ordinary corgi, around 2000 yuan may also be purchased. Note: The decor does not affect the price and pedigree of corgi.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > if you are not ready to raise corgi, you can also go to the physical store to pick up corgi</h1>
Getting a dog is a hassle. No dog can fully adapt to it when he arrives in his new home. And dogs are also pets that need human companionship very much. What if your conditions are not suitable for raising a dog but you like it very much?
Don't worry, Corgi is perfect for picking up dogs at dog cafes. Instead of forcibly keeping a corgi, go to a corgi-themed physical store to experience life with corgi. There are many excellent corgi-themed cafes around the country for you to visit the "Corgi". Most of the pictures in this article come from the scene of the small editor in the physical coffee shop, can you see which is me ~ although the family can not be raised, but with coffee and cake, accompanied by a group of cute little short legs to spend leisure time, is also your good choice Oh! If the little friends are not ready to be the master, then they have to go to other people's homes to have fun.
Dogs use only 13 years of lifespan to bring joy and companionship to their owners. If you raise them, your owner should know about them. Maybe one day they become no longer young, maybe one day they become a little demented, maybe one day, in a dream, they leave you, but as a dog, perhaps the greatest happiness in life is to meet a master who can not be abandoned. After reading this article, do you know why in hundreds of varieties, corgi dominates and has gained the love of the British royal family? @Qingyun Plan
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