Cowboy Corgi Breed History Characteristics and Care Guide

Cowboy Corgi

Cowboy corgi dogs which are termed as Blue Heelers are cute, handsome and piebald-looking pooches. They are a mix of two breeds of the Australian Cattle Dog and Pembroke Welsh Corgi. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not consider them a breed of their own.
In the article we are going to plunge into the breed, characteristics and temperament and facts of the cowboy corgi dogs.

Cowboy Corgi Breed History

Cowboy corgis are cross breeds of dog and they were bred in order to obtain the highly active dog having smaller sizes. They were developed in America by the desire to attain the traits of both of the parents who are Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Australian Cattle Dog. Cowboy corgis inherit the small sizes of Pembroke Welsh Corgi but they are active and tireless such as the Australian Cattle Dog. They serve as working dog and herding dog owing to their small and athletic structure.

The Cowboy Corgi is a Physical dog with Certain Peculiarities.

They also look like their parents in physical looks and have as well had an amalgamation of the two. They received powerful pet out of the australian cattle dog and small build with shorter legs out of the welsh corgi dog coat They have erect ears, with expressive eyes and the tails may be straight or cropped.
They are thick, dense and double layered coated in molted patterns and patchy appearances. They are black, tan, red, blue or tricolor combination.

Cowboy Corgi Breed Traits  
Origin United States
Group Hybrid, Mixed, Designer
Weight 26-35 pounds
Height 13-20 inches
Coat dense, double-layered
Shedding Moderate to high
Personality Vigorous, active, faithful
Energy Level High
Life Span 12-15 years

Facts of the Cowboy Corgi Dog

There are various facts of the cowboy corgis which are not known to all but their pet parents must know about them. Some of them are

Cowboy Corgi Small mighty Dog

The cowboy corgis are smaller in sizes and have short statures like the welsh corgi but are very strong and powers dog. They also have lighter weights being 35 Pounds but are employed as working dog.

Aliases of the Cowboy Corgi

Cowboy welsh Corgi  are known by different names such as Blue Merle (dog coat) Cowboy Corgi, Blue Heeler Cowboy Corgi, Corgi Blue Heeler, Blue Heeler Corgi Mix or Red Heeler Corgi Mix or AustralianCattle Dog Corgi Mix.

Cowboy Corgis Designer Dog

They are well known to be designer dog and they are not accepted to be a breed of its own by a number of organizations. They are a designer dog because it is crossbreed between two dogs of a different breed.

Cowboy Corgis Super Smart Dog

Both of the parents have passed their smartness and intelligence to cowboy welsh corgis thus making them super smart companions of the dog parents. They are also focus driven and active hence they can easily be trained as work dog. They also at times become stubborn and do not obey what they are told, thus this requires your patience, time and energy to train your cowboy corgi.

Cowboy Corgi

Cowboy Corgi Puppies

The Cowboy Corgi puppies are a cute hybrid between the Australian Cattle Dog (also called Blue Heeler) and Pembroke Welsh Corgi hybrid. They are mischievous in energy, bright in intelligence, and loving in characteristics, so they make ideal dogs to be with a very active family. Cowboy Corgis are not only adorable but also affectionate and loyal in their distinctive and oftentimes Corgi bodied and Heeler marked appearances.

Exercise Training  and Cardio of Cowboy Corgis

They require additional physical and educational activities as they are energetic. They need additional and open spaces creating both indoor and outdoo recreation activities. You have to dedicate an hour on their daily training, long walks and exercise. They are utilized as herding dog and therefore trained to protect livestock against any danger.

Cowboy Corgis are Ever Adventurous

They are adventure seekers and they like to see new sites. They are willing to embrace new vigorous activities at all times. They like walking, chasing balls, playing or roaming in the dog parks.

Temperament The Cowboy Corgis family is calm, people-oriented, and in particular

They are very friendly and loving pets of their pet parents even though they are active and working dogs. They are wonderful pets and they are good company to the family members who have children. They not only enjoy playing with children but they are also kind to them. They will become annoyed or will also become violent when left alone and when they are not engaged in anything to do.

Loyalty of the Cowboy Corgi

They inherit the devotion feature of their two parents thus become highly faithful and committed to the pet owners. A dog needs loyalty since in that case it will guard you against enemies and threats. Nonetheless, cowboy corgis exhibit aggressive nature towards new acquaintances, and they take a long time to be sociable.

Cowboy Corgis as Herding Dog

Both parents, corgi, and the Australian cattle dog also pass on herding group instincts to the cowboy corgi. Cowboy corgi is the most suitable kind of herding dog you should maintain provided that you have such assets of livestock or cattle.

Cowboy Corgis as Watchdog

They still carry the loud and deep barking feature of their parents, thus have the capabilities of being used as watchdogs. They are very vigilant and begin to bark rather loudly at strangers shielding the owners against any menace.

Over shedding of Cowboy Corgis

Both of the parent dogs shed a lot thus the cowboy corgis do the same. Their coat is thick-double and this keeps them warm in extreme cold weather. However, they lose much only one or two times a year in the summer hence allowing their coat to breathe.

Cowboy Corgis are not Hypoallergenic

They also inherited the allergens of their parent. Cowboy corgis are not the thing you should adopt, in the case, you easily become allergic. Sometimes their dual thick coat may be allergy causing.

Health Issues on the Cowboy Corgis

Cowboy corgis are very active and thus they are healthy. However, they may inherit some of the congenital diseases as well as the traits by their parents. The hip dysplasia, degenerative myelopathy and progressive retinal atrophy are some of the common ailments the cowboy corgis are known to have. Help keep and treat your canine friends by consulting the veterinarian at regular intervals.

The Cowboy Corgis and Care and Grooming

They require much grooming because of the two-layer coat. In summer, excessive shedding of coat fur occurs that requires grooming. They should be bathed and brushed regularly to check them off skin infections.

Conclusion

The cowboy corgis are a mix of the cattle dog and the corgis and do not lose their personas, personalities or their other related characteristics. They are short, but have powerful bodies. They also are working and herding dog. They require further physical activity and practice to cope with their energy tension. The coat of these dogs also requires regular care and grooming

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