# Cardigan Welsh Corgi

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## Basic Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Dog |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Size Category | Medium |

## Vital Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight Range | 11.3–17.2 kg |
| Height Range | 26–32 cm |
| Lifespan | 12–15 years |
| Puppy/Kitten Stage Ends | 12 months |
| Senior Age Threshold | 8 years |

## Puppy/Kitten Development
- **Neonatal Weight**: 200–350 g

## Adult Preventive Care
- **Exercise Needs**: 45-60 min/day, daily walks and mental stimulation
- **Grooming**: Weekly brushing, daily during shedding season
- **Annual Exam Focus**: Spine health, eye examination, weight check, joint mobility

## Health Predispositions
| Condition | Onset Stage | Risk | Hereditary | Screening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) | adult | high | Yes | Yes |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | senior | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Hip Dysplasia | adult | medium | Yes | Yes |
| Obesity | adult | high | No | Yes |

## Obesity Management
- **Risk Level**: High
- **Ideal BCS**: 5/9
- **Daily Activity Target**: 60 minutes

## Breeding & Genetics
- **Litter Size**: 4–8
- **Dystocia Risk**: Moderate
- **CHIC Required Tests**: Hip Dysplasia, Eye Examination, PRA DNA test, DM DNA test

## Behavioral Ethogram
- **Locomotion**: Trotting, low-to-ground running, quick turns
- **Social**: Alerting, herding nips, affectionate greeting
- **Comfort**: Splooting, belly rubs, resting chin on paws
- **Stress/Displacement**: Lip licking, yawning, pacing, excessive barking
- **Breed-Specific**: Heel-nipping, splooting, chest bumping

## Vocalization Baseline
- **Types**: Barking, grumbling, whining, boofing
- **Frequency Range**: 200-3000 Hz
- **Tendency**: High

## Emotional Wellbeing
- **Anxiety Proneness**: Moderate
- **Top Triggers**: Loud noises, separation, lack of exercise
- **Separation Anxiety Risk**: Moderate
- **Calming Interventions**: Puzzle toys, structured routine, crate training, calming pheromones
- **Cognitive Dysfunction Risk**: Moderate

## AI Communication Decoding
- **AI-Trainable Signals**: Ear position, tail carriage, body posture, gait analysis
- **Context-Dependent Vocalizations**: Alert barking at strangers, grumbling when comfortable, high-pitched whining for attention
- **Interspecies Communication**: Uses strong eye contact and nudging to direct human movement, highly responsive to human pointing

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