Am I willing to put up with some shedding and the other aspects of having a Cardi?
Cardis ARE a shedding breed. They usually shed twice a year in spring and fall. Although they do not shed as much as some other breeds, they do require regular brushing and/or trips to a groomer to keep things manageable. Cardis are smart and many live up to their reputation of being the descendants of mischievious elves turned into dogs. They love to play and if they aren’t given useful work, will quickly find ways to get attention, making a game of stealing slippers or tea towels for the fun of the chase. Some cardis like to bark and can become nuisance barkers if left to their own devices. A few cardis can be aggressive towards other dogs or animals outside the family. The cardi was mainly used as a farm dog intended to safeguard their owner’s livestock, family and property. They accomplished this by alerting their owner to intruders, killing rats or other vermin and driving off stray animals, so in some cardis, this instinct is strong. Proper training and socializing is important t
