On a rate of 0-10 how hard is it taking care of a corgie?????

Question

I have a yellow lab mix and a cat so my dad said i could get a corggie.

Answer 1

not too hard. You have a lab so I'm assuming you're very good at getting it plenty of excersize. Corgies also need lots of excersize despite their short legs. They are herding dogs though, so don't be suprised if they try to herd your cat or any kiddos in the house.

Also, you will probably (at least at first) have to do everything between the two dogs separately. Corgie might have a problem keeping up with your lab at first because of its short legs.. and of course depending on if the corgie is a puppy or not. Also the corgie will need to eat a different amount of food, and you don't want the lab eating it all (depending on the nature of the lab..) Many big dogs will overeat and many dogs tend to be jealous of food.. so feeding them in different places for a while would be good.

Other than that, just make sure you don't ignore the lab so there won't be any jealousy. Always do things with the lab first no matter what it is and never pay more attention to the corgie than you pay to the lab. I had this problem for a bit with my two pomeranians. The older one got mad because the puppy was getting played with.. and he peed on my down comforter.

Other than that, corgies are great dog's to have around and a personally a favorite breed of mine.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Corgis are herding dogs, so they're prone to nipping and barking. They also shed a lot, but if you have a Labx you're probably used to that! They are quick learners and usually housebreak and train easily if you put a little time into them.

BEFORE you get the pup you should read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan

Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

They are also prone to heart and back problems, so be sure you get one from a good breeder. Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org or talking to people at dog shows. You can also find info about the breed clubs on the akc site - they probably have a rescue group where you can get an older dog for less money. The best breeders will be members of their breed club, promoting healthy dogs with great temperaments. They should ask you a bunch of questions to make sure their puppy will be getting a good home. If all a "breeder" seems to care about is whether your check will clear, you can be sure he won't care a week later when the pup is dying from distemper or parvo and you want your money back.

Whatever you do, DON'T go to a pet shop, a flea market or buy one sight-unseen off the Internet!!!! You'll pay top dollar for what is usually a poor quality puppy mill dog. And you'll be supporting one of the cruelest industries in the country. The breeding animals are often kept in deplorable conditions - spending their entire lives in small wire-bottomed cages. They probably haven't been vaccinated against contagious diseases or tested for any health or temperament problems or genetic diseases - that costs money and cuts into their profits. A female is often bred every time she comes into heat. When her poor little body can't take it any more, she is often clubbed in the head and tossed into a dumpster or an open ditch. Most puppy mills ship their pups to pet stores at wholesale prices and many pups die before they even get there.

These so-called "breeders" have now figured out that they can use the internet to ship a dog directly to the customer and thus make more money by cutting out the middleman. If you buy a dog from out of state, good luck getting your money back if there's something wrong with the pup. These people count on you becoming instantly attached to the poor little guy and being willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars at the vet to treat whatever is wrong with him.

Answer 4

The same as taking care of the Lab you have.

Answer 5

oh their sooo stinking cute!!!!! Not hard like 4 or 5 ,6 at the hardest.hope thoes websites work 4 yah!

Answer 6

My Sister has one and all she does is Feed, Water and Love him. He a little on the Fat side and the Short legs not help. I think he on a diet now, down to only one Donut a day. ;-)

Answer 7

about a 7.
They shed a lot. They need to be brushed frequently. And they need alot of exercise. They are a herding dog, they are used to herding cattle and running around them; so they love to be outdoors and running around.

Answer 8

They are full of energy, the care depends on how much time you can devote to them.

Answer 9

1/3 as much harder as you having two animals now

Answer 10

I think the same