Let us look at the Welsh Corgi Colors and tips on how to keep their hair coat healthy.
If you own and pet a Welsh Corgi, you will know that keeping the Welsh Corgi coat perfectly neat and clean can be challenging.
Welsh Corgi comes in varied colors like Tan, Sable, Red, Blue merle, black or brindle, etc.
World-renowned for their fluffy bottoms, this dog breed is prevalent throughout Europe and America and the perfect furry friend to snuggle up with!
Corgi Coat Colors
The physical properties of a dog coat are one of the factors for the folks in making their choice of pet dog they are willing to adopt and add to their household.
Coat characteristics give details about how intense grooming sessions will be as well as how much time and effort would be required to making your pet look presentable.
Below are the common Welsh corgi colors that you would most usually encounter
Tan
Tan is a light brown to cream shade. This is the lightest tint of brown, the Welsh Corgi can have.
The brown color might start off light at the head and limbs of the welsh corgi, but slowly intensifies and darkens around the back and underside areas. One disadvantage is that on such a light coat, dirt and mud are easily visible.
Sable
Sable is another mixed sort of color that has no specified shade. This is a dark color that features most dark shades including, black, brown, and even small areas of a deep red.
The appearance of the coat is further enhanced with the addition of brindle patterns that can appear on any type of coat.
Red
A red or mahogany color graces the back area and upper portions of the Welsh Corgi limbs. This color is more of a rare pleasure to see and is not the most common sighting for a Corgi owner.
The red and white combination is enough to make any owner proud and possessive over their dog!
Blue Merle
The blue merle is considered an unexpected coat that features a blue-mottled appearance on a coat that appears greyish to the eye.
It is actually a genetic disorder that gives rise to such an unexplainable look. The blue merle may also occur in addition to blue-eye color that is undoubtedly an appeal.
Black
Black Corgis are a unique sight as many people are drawn to the attractive looks of these black and white coats with the addition of tan (brown) in most dogs.
Looking at this coat, you will not know if the black appears on a white background or the white appears on a black background as the two contrasting shades are that well-gelled with each other.
Brindle Streaks
When referring to a dog’s coat, the word brindle is the addition of dark lined streaks across the coat in vertical lines, appearing only on certain dog breeds.
They are a unique sighting that is not widely seen and you are lucky to have one. The Corgi is one breed that commonly finds this design appearing on both sub-breeds, making them favored by dog enthusiasts.
The brindle patterns are not compulsory, but it is most likely to appear on the puppies of a brindle parent. Great variety in coat color is observed in the puppies of the Corgi breed.
Corgi Coat Types
The Corgi is known to have a double-layered coat in which one layer is short and soft while the other layer on the top is notably longer, appearing in tufts concentrated on the back and at the tips of the ears.
The external layer is one that sheds twice a year as the season change.
Short Inner Coat: This underlying coat is the real coat and requires the usual grooming care. Regular brushing and the weekly bath are mandatory for keeping up health and appearances.
This smooth coat is not much protection from dirt, scratches, and insect bites and unfortunately, the pooch will have to deal with what it has been naturally given.
Long Outer Coat: This forms a secondary layer of hair on Welsh Corgis which is not permanent so be ready for extreme shedding and hairs all around the house! Brushing will remove loose hair but will not stop the overall shed.
Maintenance & grooming
Managing your dog’s shed can become a full-time job!
Let us look at some of the tips and tricks that can help you and ease a lot of burdens.
- Brush your Corgi thoroughly at regular intervals, every second day should suffice since the coat hair is actually very soft and manageable compared to other dog breeds.
- Bathing also helps to dislodge loose strands of hair and untamed clumps of hair that has become tangled in a mess. Once in 4 to 6 weeks would help and be cautious not to overdo as this will dry the skin.
- Providing a balanced diet is known to reduce shedding. Similarly, the nutrient deficiency could easily accelerate the rate of hair loss. Keep your eye out for the excessive loss of large amounts of hair and consult a vet for advice to see if your pooch is missing something.
- Fast-growing coats should be kept in check with trimming so that you do not experience any difficulty as time goes by.
How to manage Welsh Corgi hairs?
It might be embarrassing for anyone to have guests while having hairs and dog fur lying everywhere. It is not hygienic as well and is a nightmare for someone who is allergic to dogs.
Let us have a look at how you can manage corgi hairs as they are known to shed a lot.
Pet Hair Brushes
A hair brush has the sole purpose of keeping the hair tangle-free and removing all loose or damaged hair strands.
Convenient, portable, and effective, the pet brush is the only object that will slow the unappealing effects of shedding and keep your Welsh Corgi looking handsome.
Lint brushes
Consider these items the handiest product ever created to assist a loyal Corgi owner in keeping the home presentable even for surprise guests.
The lint brush is a small sticky brush that attracts and holds the hair on most soft surfaces made from fabric (sofa, home linen, carpets, curtains) every pet household should have this life-saving tool.
Microfiber Cloths
The small projections on the surface of this fabric collect and traps hair and dirt, helping you get two jobs done instantly.
Removing the hair from the cloth itself is easy since you just have to shake it out and wash it, all hair and dirt is out.
Microfiber cloths are vital in cleaning hard objects around the house, wooden furniture, windows, and electronic items can be de-haired with these Microfiber cloths.
Rubberized Gloves
Rubber gloves are always a handy multi-purpose item to have in your possession. Wet the gloves slightly and wipe over the area affected by shedding.
The hair will collect in a clump and can be taken and discarded in the dust bin without any hassles about blowing out again.
About Lovely Corgis
Corgis are a short-statured dog breed that has a heavy body accompanied by strong and short limbs that hold their weight well and make it capable of running and being highly active.
Their ears are propped up and have the typical long nose that all dogs possess. Perfect for apartment living, they require little exercise to keep them in shape when fed with the proper quantity.
Considered a safe and ideal part of any family, they are playful and well behaved around children and other dogs with little to no cases of ferocious behavior.
History
Corgis are popularly known for their fluffy bodies and uniformly trimmed coat of hair covering their bodies. These friendly little dogs are thought of as the perfect household companions for individuals or even families.
What people do not know is that the Corgi was actually used as a cattle herding dog breed in Britain, and are the smallest dog breed to do so. They are also famous for being the pet of choice of Queen Elizabeth II and almost 30 corgi dogs have had the honor of being the coveted dogs owned by the royal family!
Corgi breeds
The Welsh Corgi, originating from Britain, Europe, also has high popularity in the USA. Several Corgi conventions are organized throughout the major states in America to showcase the best dogs with premium physical characteristics. Two sub-breeds are derived from this main breed, these are:
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Originating in Wales, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, it is also a famous cattle herding dog and one of the smallest breeds that is successful as a hunting companion in older times.
Cardigan Corgi
The Cardigan Corgi happens to be one of the oldest dog breeds in the British Isles and its long-loved characters and easy-going temperament have made it one of the most popular dogs in many countries today.
Differences Between Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Cardigan Welsh Corgi
A look from far and you will easily confuse the two breeds, take a closer look and you will manage to find several features that can be used to distinguish between both of the Corgi breeds.
- Pembroke is more restricted in terms of coat color and comes in only red, sable, or tri-color shades. Cardigan displays a wide variety of colors that have no restrictions in place whatsoever. This means more coat options for the Cardigan Corgi, something that draws people to choose a specific breed of Corgi.
- They both have long upright ears, but the Cardigan has rounded ears that are slightly larger than its competitor breed.
- The tails of Pembroke are long and straight as opposed to the Cardigan that has a tail that is curled into and held close to the body.
- Lastly, Cardigan has a curved rear bone making them look round in shape, Pembroke has a straight and square shape due to bone structure.
- Turning to the character now, the Cardigan is less active and does not have surging high energies compared to its compatriot the Pembroke. This is something that plays an important role in adapting to a small house.
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