
Size
Small
Weight
25 - 38 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-13 years
Appearance: Long, low-set dog with sturdy bone, short legs, deep chest. Powerful workers of deceptive speed/grace (25-34 lbs). Several coat colors (red to blue-merle). Distinguished from Pembrokes by having a tail.
Traits & Characteristics: Masterpiece perfectly suited for moving cattle, yet congenial and sweet-faced. Trainable, faithful, vigilant guardians with a big-dog bark. Fond of kids, agreeable with pets. Athletic, rugged herders loving outdoors, mental stimulation, physical activity.
Origins: Wales (Cardiganshire).
A scientific yet warm breakdown of human-canine compatibility and natural instincts.
Social
Gentle
Open
Playmate
Vigor
Interactivity
Eager
Smart
Vocal
Guardian
Care
Hair
Individual dogs may vary from breed characteristics. These ratings represent general breed tendencies based on typical traits.