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What is Ke Jiquan?
Friends who are familiar with Keji know that Keji can be divided into two types, Cadigan's Kejiquan and pembroke's Kejiquan. Today, in addition to the above two kinds, Bian Xiao, Qi Bo will also introduce the third kind of Kejiquan. Let's meet Ke Jiquan's family today.

1. Kejiquan in Wales, Kejiquan in Cadigan and Wales, pembroke.

At least in 920 AD, the Welsh Kejiquan existed in Britain. It is one of the oldest dog breeds that originated in England. At first, Ke Jiquan's ancestors were very important to herders in ancient times. Later, most of the land that belonged to the king and could not be grazed was gradually occupied by herders. With enough grassland, herders no longer need to rush about grazing, and Ke Jiquan obviously lost his former glory. However, there are still a few people who left Ke Jiquan to look after the house. These corgi are then mixed into the blood of other sheepdogs.

Cadigan Welsh Kejiquan

The relationship between Cadigan and pembroke, the "brothers", has always been very close, and it was not until modern times that they began to separate. Cadigan, Wales, Kejiquan and pembroke, Wales, Kejiquan, before the 1930s, there was no clear boundary. People think they are of the same breed, but of different lineages.

1928, their names are officially recognized by the British kennel club. After 1930s, Americans began to introduce Cadigan Welsh Ke Jiquan, and this kind of dog gradually began to be noticed by people. At last, at 1935, ACK recognized it as a single dog variety. 1952, Cadigan and pembroke first appeared at the dog show under different names.

Compared with the two, pembroke Kejiquan has shorter figure, straighter and lighter leg bones and better texture of back hair. But in temperament, pembroke Kejiquan is restless and excitable, not as docile as Cadigan Welsh Kejiquan. Moreover, Cadigan, Welsh and Ke Jiquan's tails don't interfere with movements, so they generally don't need to be cut off.

pembroke welsh corgi

2. Swedish Kejiquan

Originated in Sweden, it originated in the 6th century. Kejiquan in Sweden was mainly raised by Swedish farmers in the eighth century, and was originally used for herding cattle. 1942, this variety is on the verge of extinction, and the number is very small. Dog experts have made great efforts to revive this breed and keep its number rising. 1948 Swedish Dog Owners Club recognized it. 1964, the Swedes renamed it "Vasgotaspets" and now it is widely distributed in Sweden. Swedes believe that it is the ancestor of Kejiquan in European countries, but this statement has caused widespread controversy. Whether Ke Jiquan of Sweden is the ancestor or descendant of Ke Jiquan is still inconclusive. The appearance is obviously similar to that of Welsh Ke Jiquan, but the coat color tends to be soft. 1996 recognized by the federal dog owners club.

Kejiquan, Sweden (details)