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Michael Romanos · 01:03 AM

Whilst Pems and Cardis have differences they are also very similiar.
Don't forget that up til about the 1920s-1930s, Cardis and Pems were to a large degree intermingled. When first shown at a conformation breed show, they were under one banner only.

Having said that, while Pems and Cardis are cousins (kissing cousins?), one half of their ancestory is totally different. In New Zealand, the Pems only can be part of a group of dogs called spitz. Spitz-type dogs are largely found in the Scandinavian countries but are also found in Japan and elsewhere. They are distinguished by their curling tails and alert, upright ears. Cardis are more of a pastoral type akin to Collies.

Pems are incline to be more impetuous than Cardis. Cardis are more laid back and think more deeply berfore they act. Thus Pems are quicker off the mark and when confronted with a problem, a Pem is more likely to have a wee as a pacifying gesture whereas a Cardi will just shrug it off as yet another experience. It's no coincidence to me that the world record for the 60-pole (agility) weave by a Pem is faster than the best produced by a Cardi. Cardis are a little heavier, a little bigger but less nimble.

When my Pems met with any Cardis they sure knew just who they were associating with. Corgis absolutely know their own kind and go out of their way to mingle with them - of course Cardis included.

Hey Cardiguy, there are other Cardigan Corgi members in GoCorgi but they are a little on the quiet side. Perhaps you can stir them up. It's funny you should think that Cardis came under "other breeds" on this website.

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Michael Romanos Global Moderator Dog Profile Status: Offline Posts: 4,628 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ)	12-26-2005, 12:25 AM Whilst Pems and Cardis have differences they are also very similiar. Don't forget that up til about the 1920s-1930s, Cardis and Pems were to a large degree intermingled. When first shown at a conformation breed show, they were under one banner only. Having said that, while Pems and Cardis are cousins (kissing cousins?), one half of their ancestory is totally different. In New Zealand, the Pems only can be part of a group of dogs called spitz. Spitz-type dogs are largely found in the Scandinavian countries but are also found in Japan and elsewhere. They are distinguished by their curling tails and alert, upright ears. Cardis are more of a pastoral type akin to Collies. Pems are incline to be more impetuous than Cardis. Cardis are more laid back and think more deeply berfore they act. Thus Pems are quicker off the mark and when confronted with a problem, a Pem is more likely to have a wee as a pacifying gesture whereas a Cardi will just shrug it off as yet another experience. It's no coincidence to me that the world record for the 60-pole (agility) weave by a Pem is faster than the best produced by a Cardi. Cardis are a little heavier, a little bigger but less nimble. When my Pems met with any Cardis they sure knew just who they were associating with. Corgis absolutely know their own kind and go out of their way to mingle with them - of course Cardis included. Hey Cardiguy, there are other Cardigan Corgi members in GoCorgi but they are a little on the quiet side. Perhaps you can stir them up. It's funny you should think that Cardis came under "other breeds" on this website. Last edited by Michael Romanos : 12-26-2005 at 01:03 AM.