My girls are 9 and 4. The puppy will be a mostly inside dog and she will about 10 weeks old.
2006-12-06 08:24:54 · 14 answers · asked by jennahaileejenna 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Welsh Corgis are awesome and the cutest dogs ever. However, they are herding dogs and if your children run, they will nip at their heels and try to herd them. Also, they are huge shedders, so be ready to brush them daily if you don’t want long hair on your furniture. They are very protective and will bark at intruders, so if you don’t get them accustomed to new people, they might try and herd the newcomers away from you. Other than that, they are the sweetest, most adorable dogs that you will find anywhere. Good luck, and just remember that they love chasing small animals and need at least 30 minutes of running a day.
2006-12-06 08:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by spottie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup. This is a bad idea. Christmas puppies are never recommended and many breeders refuse to sell their puppies if they are to be give to kids as live presents. Corgis are also notorious for being demanding little rascals, and coupled with the excitement and business of the holiday season, this could prove a disasterous move for your family and also the puppy.
That said, if you and your girls would really like to include a dog in your family, by all means pursue that choice! Just do a lot of research and prepar the girls and yourself for the responsibilites of dog ownership. Please wait until after Christmas when things have calmed down before purchasing your puppy! Perhaps you could wrap up a picture for your kids, and then have a count till the time when they can bring their new puppy home. This will give you extra time to prepare and research the Corgi breed and puppy owndership in general, and will prevent the dog from being percived as a fluffy toy by the girls.
2006-12-06 08:34:51 · answer #2 · answered by mlle-fantine 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nine is a great age to be able to help-4 not so much. When we got our dog my step daughter who is 9 loved her, for about 2 weeks and then found "she isn't good like tv dogs" and she was done with her. Be very sure that they want a dog and see the long range here-it isn't coming home trained, it will eat their toys, it will take work and time to get the pup to be a good member of the family. And with mostly inside-not sure what that means. My dog has an electronic fence and spends play time in the yard-but she is a house pet and that means I have to wash her often after the outside trips. truth is this will likepy be your dog to clean up after, train, feed, take to the vets.
Also, Corgi's are herding dogs. That means you must be ready for nipping as they try to herd the kids. You will need to start training right away to prevent problems. I would check the AKC website for breed info so you can see exactly what characteristics are found in the breed. If you do decided on the pup, I would put the dogs picture in a box with toys and supplys for the girls to open Xmas morning and bring puppy home once the house is in the normal routine vs the holiday rush. And don't forget to puppy proof before it comes home! Good Luck!
2006-12-06 08:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by VAgirl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Corgis are cute, but they can be stubborn. Make sure you take charge and train the puppy well. I've seen some really sweet corgis and I've seen some really mean ones. It's all in the training. A 9 and 4 year old are not going to be able to train or properly care for this dog, so be prepared to do it yourself, or think about stuffed dogs for the time being.
2006-12-06 08:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This site contains reviews of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi by actual owners of the breed, who give both good & bad points about them:
http://www.hoflin.com/BR/Pembroke%20Welsh%20Corgis
I'd only add that you need to want the puppy too ... as I expect you'll be its main carer, trainer, walker & cleaner-up-afterer.
Hope that the website helps.
2006-12-06 08:29:39 · answer #5 · answered by Solow 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 22:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by shade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonderful dog..sturdy, loyal, intelligent, and easy to work w/. I love the corgi. I have 4 of them myself and know many others who own corgis and adore the dog. Good luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-06 08:28:09 · answer #7 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you don't introduce it to your household ON Christmas. Your best bet would be to wait until after the holiday. You could perhaps wrap up a box with dog food, collar, etc in it, and then pick up the puppy on the 26th.
2006-12-06 08:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by CrazyBirdMom 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
give them a stuffed corgi & a book on corgies (hey wanna encourage the 9 yr olds reading?) for xmas & bring the pup when the turmoil settles a tad.
2006-12-06 08:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by ragapple 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I hope you are getting the dog from a hobby breeder who will mentor you along, & I hope you will insist that both your girls will be involved with training & that the whole family will got to obedience classes with the dog (& get a copy of "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend," by the Monks of New Skete). They are smart, stubborn, tough dogs, prone to herding & ankle biting. You have to be in charge of the dog.
2006-12-06 08:28:19 · answer #10 · answered by dogshop@sbcglobal.net 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋