You’d think that a breed that hails from the medieval kingdom of Cardiganshire, Wales, would be prim and serious, but Cardigan Welsh Corgis are the opposite. These rough-and-tumble working dogs were bred to herd and guard cattle and relied on their tenacious attitudes and loud barks to scare predators and sound the alarm when there were signs of trouble. The strong working breed has origins dating back to 1200 B.C., making the Cardigan Welsh Corgi the oldest of all British breeds. The first pair of breeding Cardigan Welsh Corgi arrived in the U.S. in 1931. Through the generations, the breed has retained its working-dog roots, and it remains a popular herding breed, but the Cardigan Welsh Corgi has also become a popular companion. They make pretty great snuggle buddies!