Corgis...
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Just for clarification of my last post:
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are 2 entirely seperate breeds, although they were bred together for many years and classified as one breed under AKC for a while (I can't think of the dates, it is way past my bedtime, lol). They also have different personalities.
This is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi-
They came from Swedish Vallhund which were brought by the Vikings. Another theory is that they came from the Pomeranians and Schipperkes(sp?) which were owned by Flemmish weavers.
This is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi-
(Sorry if this isn't the best representation of the breed, I don't know any individual lines, etc. in Cardis, but this dog won the 2006 specialty so it'll have to do, lol)
Anywho, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi comes from the dachshund (among other breeds which I can't think of at the moment, it's midnight! lol)
Sorry bout the history lesson if you already know all of this stuff.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi are 2 entirely seperate breeds, although they were bred together for many years and classified as one breed under AKC for a while (I can't think of the dates, it is way past my bedtime, lol). They also have different personalities.
This is a Pembroke Welsh Corgi-
They came from Swedish Vallhund which were brought by the Vikings. Another theory is that they came from the Pomeranians and Schipperkes(sp?) which were owned by Flemmish weavers.
This is a Cardigan Welsh Corgi-
(Sorry if this isn't the best representation of the breed, I don't know any individual lines, etc. in Cardis, but this dog won the 2006 specialty so it'll have to do, lol)
Anywho, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi comes from the dachshund (among other breeds which I can't think of at the moment, it's midnight! lol)
Sorry bout the history lesson if you already know all of this stuff.
There are a couple of corgis that come to play at work and one of them is an absolute DOLL. I'd love to take her home. The others are a little iffy...if it's a good day they're great, otherwise they get put in their own little corner if they're allowed in group at all.
I do have to say that one of the most adorable dogs I've ever met was a Border Collie/Corgi...the most gorgeous BC you've ever seen, with Corgi legs! It looked like it was crouching all the time.
I do have to say that one of the most adorable dogs I've ever met was a Border Collie/Corgi...the most gorgeous BC you've ever seen, with Corgi legs! It looked like it was crouching all the time.
I love Cardis, they're so beautiful, and have known some really sweet pembies (and one not so sweet one, but I can't blame him, his owners really have no clue). Like I said They're very intelligent dogs with lots of personality. Can be dog agressive, but I think that's really up to the effort the owner puts in along with breeding. I love herding dogs, they're wonderful companions and so so smart too.
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2004/photos/breed/DL83283301.jpg -Ch Kingsbury I'm Harry P aka 'Harry Potter'-We used to run into him a lot when we were showing. He was always in the BIS lineup it seemed. He always won me over in the ring. Just plain full of personality.
This guy was pretty cute too:
http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2004/photos/breed/DL83283301.jpg -Ch Kingsbury I'm Harry P aka 'Harry Potter'-We used to run into him a lot when we were showing. He was always in the BIS lineup it seemed. He always won me over in the ring. Just plain full of personality.
This guy was pretty cute too:
I'm on the waiting list for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi... their aggressive tendencies will actuallybe a plus in my household!
I have Dobermans, and Ilsa was raised with corgis (they belonged to our obedience trainer). The corgis taught Ilsa humility and manners, and I believe she's a better dog because of it.
My boyfriend loves corgis, and he's always wanted one since he was a little kid... hence the reason we're getting one.
Luckily, a corgi will be "dog" enough to put up with the dobes. We're getting a bitch out of necessity (Ronin would likely kill another male).
And, with my experience in dealing with Dobermans (and now, my experience with a Dobe with, erm... aggressive tendencies) I'll hopefully be able to manage the "2 x Doberman + corgi bitch" situation properly.
Any hints or tips are welcome, however!
I have Dobermans, and Ilsa was raised with corgis (they belonged to our obedience trainer). The corgis taught Ilsa humility and manners, and I believe she's a better dog because of it.
My boyfriend loves corgis, and he's always wanted one since he was a little kid... hence the reason we're getting one.
Luckily, a corgi will be "dog" enough to put up with the dobes. We're getting a bitch out of necessity (Ronin would likely kill another male).
And, with my experience in dealing with Dobermans (and now, my experience with a Dobe with, erm... aggressive tendencies) I'll hopefully be able to manage the "2 x Doberman + corgi bitch" situation properly.
Any hints or tips are welcome, however!
Off and on. Usually the question is "what is he mixed with?" I've had people guess that he was mixed APBT and Dane. But if you really know the breed, then you can tell that he's way too big. He has better proportion than a lot of the humongo dogs, but he's still 25" tall and 80 pounds, and that's on the small side for a Dogo.
Winnie is my Pembroke... She is not dog- or people-aggressive at all! She loves the dog park. If a bigger dog really starts beating on her during play, she will first try to hide under me, and then if the big dog keeps coming after her, she'll start getting defensive. She'll show her teeth, but never tries to bite. She'll never show her teeth unprovoked. She can take care of herself at the park.
She is pretty suspicious of new people. I bring her to school with me, and it took her a long time to really get up the courage to let people pet her. That probably has more to do with the fact that her previous owners kept her in an outdoor kennel all day than the fact that she's a corgi.
She is a clown, and very smart, which makes her mischevious at times. She loves to hide things, and she will ask me to play tug all day long. She loves little kids, but if anyone is running, she'll chase them- not nip, but chase. She'll also chase cars, squirrels, cats... anything moving.
She is a great dog, but is a handful!
She is pretty suspicious of new people. I bring her to school with me, and it took her a long time to really get up the courage to let people pet her. That probably has more to do with the fact that her previous owners kept her in an outdoor kennel all day than the fact that she's a corgi.
She is a clown, and very smart, which makes her mischevious at times. She loves to hide things, and she will ask me to play tug all day long. She loves little kids, but if anyone is running, she'll chase them- not nip, but chase. She'll also chase cars, squirrels, cats... anything moving.
She is a great dog, but is a handful!
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I've got a friend who's family has raised & bred pem corgis for ages, and he keeps telling me I should get one... I'm years away from it if ever. I've been a little intimidated by some of the stuff I've heard (NEED a job or they get bored and get destructive!) - I asked him about the DA, and he said some are and some aren't, that it's a "depends on the dog" and a breeding stock thing...
Still, I feel they're a little farther away from what I'm used to and I don't have the time or energy to devote into it just yet... I'm sticking with shelties for a while, LOL!
But I do love them... they're just such cute, personable little clowns with a brain like whoa. Someday... maybe...!
Still, I feel they're a little farther away from what I'm used to and I don't have the time or energy to devote into it just yet... I'm sticking with shelties for a while, LOL!
But I do love them... they're just such cute, personable little clowns with a brain like whoa. Someday... maybe...!
My corgi girl keeps the whole pack in line. ewveryone is always shocked she bosses the dobe around but its never been any other way-she woudln't let it be any other way
The bad thing with it is she can be other dog aggressive with other dominant dogs. Her and my husky can not be anywere near eachother.
I have a pic someewere of her sitting in the corner with all the dog toys behind her and all the other dogs sitting looking at her
The bad thing with it is she can be other dog aggressive with other dominant dogs. Her and my husky can not be anywere near eachother.
I have a pic someewere of her sitting in the corner with all the dog toys behind her and all the other dogs sitting looking at her
I have a female Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Chloe. She's a great dog...I absolutely adore her!!!! I agree with most everything that was said about Corgi's. They are definitely a strong-willed dog, but they have to be...they're a small dog that herds very large animals!!! They do act like a big dog in a small dog body. You have to be really patient with Corgi's, and they do require time and patience with training, because they are prone to being "alpha" dogs. Chloe definitely rules the roost at our house with the other animals in the family. She's wonderful with kids, and adores people in general. She like's to talk and bark alot. She sheds alot, and does require a significant amout of brushing. They require a good amount of exercise, as they often gain weight which is really hard on their backs. They are "clownish" dogs and alot of fun to have. There's nothing sweeter then a Corgi smile. They're a great all around family dog.
They do act like a big dog in a small dog body. You have to be really patient with Corgi's, and they do require time and patience with training, because they are prone to being "alpha" dogs. Chloe definitely rules the roost at our house with the other animals in the family. She's wonderful with kids, and adores people in general. She like's to talk and bark alot. She sheds alot, and does require a significant amout of brushing. They require a good amount of exercise, as they often gain weight which is really hard on their backs. They are "clownish" dogs and alot of fun to have. There's nothing sweeter then a Corgi smile. They're a great all around family dog.I have 2 pem. corgi's.
Our male Egan is 8 months old.
Our female Darci is 2 1/2 yrs old.
Neither of ours are dog aggressive, they love their play dates. Ours are great with people and kids. Our female nipped our heels a little as a puppy trying to herd us through the house but we trained that out of her in just a week or so.
you would not want to free feed a corgi they are very food driven, and will do anything for food.
We use portion control for ours and dont have any problems with weight, Darci did at about a year old but we were free feeding, so thats no longer a problem.
I know in my lifetime I will never be without a corgi in my house, I am totally in love with this breed.
They are high energy but not that hyper yippy energy.
They get daily walks and frapp a lot.... (Zoomies)
If I had a complaint it would be the shedding, twice a year it gets bad... But since switching to better foods that is much better. Eagle Pack, Timberwolf.
But there again we brush about 2 -3 times a week for maybe 10 minutes.
I know I am rambling but they are so intune to your feelings and moods, they are right they to play or lick your tears. They love to be with their humans..
Ours are talkers but not barkers at all. They make noise to try to talk with us but not loud barkers, never have been.
Our male Egan is 8 months old.
Our female Darci is 2 1/2 yrs old.
Neither of ours are dog aggressive, they love their play dates. Ours are great with people and kids. Our female nipped our heels a little as a puppy trying to herd us through the house but we trained that out of her in just a week or so.
you would not want to free feed a corgi they are very food driven, and will do anything for food.
We use portion control for ours and dont have any problems with weight, Darci did at about a year old but we were free feeding, so thats no longer a problem.
I know in my lifetime I will never be without a corgi in my house, I am totally in love with this breed.
They are high energy but not that hyper yippy energy.
They get daily walks and frapp a lot.... (Zoomies)
If I had a complaint it would be the shedding, twice a year it gets bad... But since switching to better foods that is much better. Eagle Pack, Timberwolf.
But there again we brush about 2 -3 times a week for maybe 10 minutes.
I know I am rambling but they are so intune to your feelings and moods, they are right they to play or lick your tears. They love to be with their humans..
Ours are talkers but not barkers at all. They make noise to try to talk with us but not loud barkers, never have been.