When my husband took him to the vet to see if he had a chip, the lady said he looked like a "Gorgy" or "Jorgy". My husband wasn't sure how she pronounced it. Have you heard of a breed like this? And if so, do you have the correct spelling, so I can view some pictures for comparison? I couldn't find anything similar when I tried to find the breed on Google. Pictures would be GREAT!
2006-10-20 05:34:41 · 16 answers · asked by Inquisitive 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Probably meant a Corgi. Also known as Welsh Corgi.
2006-10-20 05:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by pknutson_sws 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like one of those ridiculous names that people give to mutts they breed. For example, people who breed a cocker spaniel to a poodle call it a cockapoo. A jorgy (or gorgy) is probably a mix of a yorkie and something else. Maybe jack russell, since it starts with a "j" sound. It may be a yorkie, if the lady who spoke to has an accent or just didn't speak clearly. It may also be a corgi, which is short for welsh corgi. You can go to the AKC's website (www.akc.org) to view pictures of different breeds. Since you had no luck on Google with "jorgy" try searching for "yorkie mix" pups or something like that. You could also check websites that breed these mixed breed dogs to see if there is something similar to what your new found little friend looks like. Good luck!!
2006-10-20 12:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by Star shower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Corgi. There are two different types, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Check out http://www.akc.org/breeds/cardigan_welsh_corgi/index.cfm
and
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pembroke_welsh_corgi/index.cfm
for more info. On the left side of the page you can click to learn the breeds' history and see photos.
Be prepared, though, since you found this pup it is most likely a mixed breed. Nothing wrong with that, though! Congrats on taking in this little guy and attempting to find his owners and getting him the proper care.
Good luck!
2006-10-20 13:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer would be a Welsh Corgi, a herding dog with short legs and somewhat of a long body, though much thicker than a weiner dog and much more attractive!
There are two types of Corgis, a Pembroke that has some black on it, and a Cardigan that is usually red and white.
2006-10-20 12:37:15 · answer #4 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corgy! Yes.
www.dogster.com/corral_page.php?cu=13&i=49103&n=Corgy
2006-10-20 12:38:25 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a Welsh Corgi (Queen Elizabeth of England's Favorite breed) or a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)
2006-10-20 12:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Bella Donna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure she didn't say Corgi? there are 2 different types of corgi..the Pembroke and the Cardigan. The are both built pretty much the same, the markings are different and one usually has a tail while the other doesn't.
2006-10-20 12:37:54 · answer #7 · answered by runicpassion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bet the word was "CORGI"
Wow- did you get lucky.
My grandfather had those dogs for 50 years.
I handled a whole kennelful in AKC obedience for a breeder
Super little herding dogs - sturdy, loyal, devoted and smart.
There are two types: Pembroke (stub of a tail) and Cardigan (long tail)
The favorite of the Queen of England - seriously
Go here to see them:
Pembroke
http://www.akc.org/breeds/pembroke_welsh_corgi/index.cfm
http://www.pembrokecorgi.org/
Cardigan
http://www.akc.org/breeds/cardigan_welsh_corgi/index.cfm
http://www.cardigancorgis.com/
You can see all the breeds of dogs here:
http://www.akc.org/breeds/index.cfm?nav_area=breeds
2006-10-20 13:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by ann a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s probably a Corgi. To be precise a Welsh Corgi. The Queen has a lot of them. Go to Wikipedia they are sure to have everything you need.
2006-10-20 12:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by Hamish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welsh Corgi... look online at google type in the breed and im sure u can find some pics :) Good Luck :)
2006-10-20 12:43:43 · answer #10 · answered by wolfepack9214 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋