I have a friend who is a HUGE corgi breeder and really wants me to "invest" in them, yet I own cats and have small kids. I noticed that they dont'seem to like either very much. Need some advise.
However, We babysat a full size Yorkie and she was wonderful for us. We have another friend whom can get us linked to a breeder as well. WE have no intention of ever showing or breeding, so a purebreed is just for our sake.
Our dog is 14 and HW+, so I can't have another dog until she passes. Its not fair, she is a good dog, just too old to "go through" harsh HW treatments.
Need some owner advice on the possible puppy choices and travel companions.
2007-02-18 12:48:31 · 13 answers · asked by Denise W 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Our current dog is a large bordercollie/german shepard mix and is an outside dog. My kids are under three and she doesn't care for them much either, she is scared of them. So I can see the "signs" in a dog that doesn't like kids.
2007-02-18 12:51:19 · update #1
I grew up on a farm and had lots of Large dogs[Dobermens, German shepards, even pitbulls] I can something wonderful about each breed.. We did have a Golden Retriever and she was incredible. I need a traveling "dog", that can stay in our hotel rooms.
2007-02-18 13:01:51 · update #2
I know HOW to take care of PETS.
Save the rude comments for someone who didn't risk her life to save this dog from the freeway with the other 4 puppies, paid to get them all spade and shots and found home for them all. Mine was HW+ and had distemper and was never exepted to live to age 2 years. The treatment would have killed her. Treated other dogs at $1000 pr animal. So, Whoa 12 years more and spoiled is wonderful. All my pets are over 10 and horses in their 20's, so keep the rude comments to yourself.
2007-02-18 13:06:27 · update #3
Pembroke welsh corgi! They are cute, smart, fun, and great with kids (when raised with them!) I have a new pem puppy and he is wonderful! I've had many breeds of dogs (basset, blue heeler, collies, black lab, poodle, german shepard) and my new little guy can only compare to my other favorite-the basset hound! Corgi's are easy to housebreak and have a great personality! ALl puppies are a lot of work, but in the end they are definetley worth it!
Pembroke's come in many colors (Tri, red, sable, red and white, etc.) and males and females are both great! I think it's alos a good idea to pick up a corgi book from a bookstore before you get one to look more into the good/bad of the breed. My corgi is red and white and he's just adorable!
They are great dogs, but do tend to shed and bark a lot. Mine is quite the shedder, but is actually pretty quiet. We are currently working on him with the barking. He loves other dogs and enjoys are fequent visits to the dog park.
They are small enough to have in the house, yet not too fragile to be around children. Most corgis tend to follow their owners around, and I'm sure they'd enjoy following around children!
good luck!
2007-02-18 15:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by annalynn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say neither. Yorkies are very fragile and tend to be nippy. Certainly there are exceptions, but you can't guarantee that you will get one like that. (Unless you get an adult, which I would suggest, but that is a personal decision). Corgi's, well, the best way I can put it is, Corgi's are easily offended. They are herding dogs, and have all the drawbacks thereof. (Note: I love herding dogs, but they are not for everybody). Now I will say, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi's I have seen seem to have much more even temperaments than the Pembrokes. Not sure which you were looking at. Honestly, there aren't many little dogs I would recommend for kids, but certainly there are others that would atleast give you a better shot at a child appropriate dog.
2007-02-18 13:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by majolica2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should deffinitly get a Corgi. Perferably a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. They are great with kids, and like someone else said, they WILL give their life to protect your kids, home, and your self. However, they need to be shown whose boss, but NOT with slapping and hitting.
I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and he is the best dog I have ever had.
He is a great traveling compainion except he cannot tolerate heat as well as other dogs, so he wont be able to go to like another country in an airplane.
If you train your Corgi in the early stage, then it will be able to tolerate cats eaisly, but sometimes it may try to "herd" the cats. It is only because the are bred as herders so they may nip at the cats a little bit to try to "herd" them along.
I am very sorry that you dog is 14 and has HW+, but I hope you two have a happy and healthy life for as long as it lives!!!
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2007-02-18 13:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that you shouldn't get another dog until you start taking care of the one you have.
Heartworm is 100% preventable with a simple chewable pill given monthly. OR if that's too much trouble, you can combine it with flea and tick medication you apply directly to their skin once a month.
EVERY dog should be on heartworm prevention and it's neglect for you to have an outside dog that hasn't been given heartworm prevention.
I know my opinion sounds harsh but it really upsets me when people don't properly care for the dogs they have and already start looking forward to the NEW dog. You need to figure out how to make your current dog as comfortable as possible. You also need to reevaluate if you are going to properly care for a new dog. If you can't afford the vet care, then don't get another one.
2007-02-18 12:59:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
We had friends of the family who had two boys and they grew up with a welsh corgi . She passed away quite old . A one dog only policy though!
2007-02-18 13:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by greythound crazy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have one registered Yorkie (Boss Lady) and a half yorkie half pomerian (Scooter) and a cat (Sassy) and 12 grandbabies (won't list all of them--but love them all) and they all get along really good. My grandbabies range from 1 yr to 15 yrs. They all play and have never had a scratch or bite on any of the grandbabies from any of my pets. I would take another Yorkie any time.
2007-02-18 13:25:39 · answer #6 · answered by badwarden 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my girls grew up with a Cardigan Welsh Corgi. I asume that you are talking about Pembroke corgis. so i think that corgi are best. i have also had shelties. if you are getting a puppy it should be ok. the only problem with yorkies is that they do not grow very big.
2007-02-18 12:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I generally prefer larger breed dogs for young kids. Small breeds can tend to bite more, and they are easily injured by kids who can be rough.
As far as your HW+ dog, you can get a dog now, just put it on heartworm preventative, which you should do regardless. Also try to limit standing water where mosquitos can breed. Heartworm is spread by mosquitos, not dog to dog contact.
2007-02-18 12:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Corgi definitely. Either type. They are hardy, tough little dogs and great with kids. Yorkies are just not great for kid play.
2007-02-18 14:17:43 · answer #9 · answered by Kiddo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
corgis definitely there the best family dogs ever
2007-02-18 13:01:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋