Herding Group
Created in 1983, is the newest AKC classification; its members were formerly members of the Working Group.
History
With a heritage that can be traced back over 3000 years, Cardis are one of the oldest dog breeds from the British Isles. The Cardigan Welsh Corgi’s ancestors are believed to have been brought to Wales by migrating Celtic tribes from central Europe around 1200 BC. Initially kept to guard children and flush out game for hunting, the Cardigan eventually grew into a favorite herding dog as tribes began to settle and raise livestock, eventually taking their name from Cardiganshire, a coastal county in Wales. Initially, Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgis were shown together in dog shows. When the Corgi Club was founded in 1925, it was reported that it’s members heavily favored the Pembroke breed, and a separate Cardi Club was founded a year later. in 1934 the breeds were recognized separately by the British Kennel Club and began to show separately.
