FCI #38 · Group 1

Cardigan (FCI #38)

Cardigan is an FCI-recognized canine breed (Standard No. 38, Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)). Recognition status: definitive. Official FCI standard published/updated on 2022-06-16.

FCI #38Group 1: Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvierStatus: definitive
Cardigan — Key Facts
Breed NameCardigan (Cardigan)
SpeciesCanine (Canis lupus familiaris)
Primary RegistryFCI #38
Group / CategoryGroup 1 — Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier
Recognition Statusdefinitive
Official Standard Date2022-06-16
Primary Standard DocumentOfficial FCI Standard #38 (PDF) ↗
Measurement UnitsMetric (kg / cm) · Imperial (lb / in)
FCI #38

Cardigan — Standard & Care

Herding, livestock guarding, and high-trainability working dogs requiring structured daily mental and physical activity.

Verify lineage and breed-specific health screening protocols through the national FCI member club and the official FCI Standard No. 38 specification.

EN · ES · DE · FR · PT-BR

Multilingual Nomenclature — Cardigan

LanguageOfficial / Common Designation
English (EN)Cardigan, Welsh Corgi
Español (ES)Cardigan, Welsh Corgi
Deutsch (DE)Cardigan, Welsh Corgi
Français (FR)Cardigan, Welsh Corgi
Português (PT-BR)Cardigan, Welsh Corgi
FAQ

FAQ — Cardigan

What is the official FCI standard number for Cardigan?

Cardigan (Cardigan) is registered under FCI Standard #38 in Group 1 (Groupe 1 — Chiens de berger et de bouvier), with definitive recognition status.

Where can I verify an official Cardigan breeder or national club?

Use the Porodoteka National Kennel Clubs & Feline Federations Directory (/fr/clubs/) to locate the recognized FCI member organization in your country.

Sources Officielles et Provenance Verified: 2026-11-06

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