Cardigans come in a wide range of colors, as opposed to the Pembroke. The Cardigan normally has white flashings on the neck, chest, feet and tip of tail. The Cardigan only requires minimal grooming. The correct double coat repels dirt through routine brushing with a shedding blade, slicker brush or with a fine pin brush. Check the ears to keep them clean also, and trim the nails.
Show dogs can have their feet trimmed to tidy the feet.
A crate is recommended to house-train a puppy. Other basic obedience training can start as soon as the pup settles in to the new home.