Corgi dogs. What do you think?

Question

I really like corgi dogs. What do you think about them? Know any good {or bad facts} about them?

Answer 1

Corgis are the best!!! I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and it is the best dog I have ever had. The only problem is that they tend to trip you alot because they are always at your feet cause they are herders. Also the shed ALOT. Especially when they "blow coat" which is when they loose most of their fur, but usually not their outer coat. they will blow coat twice a year. You need to brush them every day and give them a bath and let them air dry every other day.

Corgis make great family pets except for the fact that they also tend to nip at you. My Corgi named Corki, loves to help my children practice for their sports, including soccer, basketball, frizbee, and softball. He will try to take the ball away for you (even though his mouth cant fit over the ball l0l) in soccer. In basketball he will be at your feet the whole time so you learn to get around him so you can actually dribble. For frizbee and softball if the ball goes astray, he will retriever it, but usually he will just look for it and never find it, only because where they practice the grass and weeds are like 2 ft high. l0l.

They tend to be huge pigs when it comes to food. You have to make sure that you dont give them to much or too little. If you give them too much for only a weekish, they will be like 5-10 pound overweight. If you give them too little, they will just be bugging you for the rest of the day until you trip over them so many times that you just give him like 20 treats so he doesnt bug you anymore. =)

I hope that if you like them that much that you get one soon so you can have a kinda life long compainion that you love to death. Also if you have one I hope that you have a long, healthy, and happy life with he/she!!!

Good Luck!!!

Answer 2

Pembroke or Cardigan ?
Good facts: Corgis are big dogs in small dog suits. These breeds are the smallest members of the AKC herding group. Both Corgi breeds make smart, friendly and exceptionally people-oriented pets -- they also excel in obedience, agility, herding, tracking, conformation, flyball, and just about every other imaginable dog event because of their natural intelligence, energy and drive. However, these same qualities can make a Corgi a challenging pet for a first time owner!

Bad facts: Need a job to do or can be destructive if left without proper exercise. Corgis shed profusely and are yappy. Can be a stubborn and dominant breed. A Corgi will challenge a larger breed dog.

Answer 3

They are highly intelligent, obedient, protective and robust. Steady, loyal and loving, but wary of strangers. They are willing to please. Some Corgi's are extremely active and devoted little dogs, and are usually good with considerate children. They make fine guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs. They can be less sociable and more territorial. Good with other non-canine animals and with other Corgis, but can be combative with other dogs. Several of these brave dogs have lost their lives defending their homes, as they were too small for the situation. They sometimes attempt to herd people by nipping at their heels, although they can be trained not to do this. The Corgi is a good alarm barker and some tend to bark a lot. Males can be aggressive with other males, particularly if a dog in heat is in the vicinity. Some are prone to glaucoma. Do not overfeed this breed, as it tends to gain weight easily. Good for apartment life. They are very active indoors, and will do okay without a yard, but must have regular exercise. Life expectancy is 12-15 years.

Answer 4

I have raised two litters of corgis. I have 2 adults and 2 older pups. My dogs have never nipped at us. They are happy, loving, smart, playful dogs who truly personify JOY. They learn tricks fast and do so want to please you. Our adult female sheds something awful (but the other 3 do not) and she has since the day we got her. I truly think there is something wrong (like maybe she was vaccinated too young), although the vets give her a clean bill of health. We just found out that she is allergic to corn and wheat, but that's a recent problem. She will eat anything I put in front of her, but the adult male doesn't. You do have to watch their weight if they have no self control.

They are protective and do notice when things are not normal (like if a garbage can was blown into the yard and is not normally there). They are also hysterical the way they lay down with their back feet kicked out behind them. They will do anything to entertain you too. Very funny dogs with a great sense of humor. Our puppies like to fetch and play and snuggle.

They love their owners and truly come alive when you spend time with them. They love to go for walks and have no trouble keeping up at a good walk. Remember they are bred for running after sheep! They herd beautifully and are great in agility trials too.

Do your research and find a reputable breeder who knows their dogs, bloodlines, and any potential health problems that may exist in the bloodline (all dogs have some predisposition to health issues--but some are more major than others). Overall, corgis are a very healthy breed. If you find potential puppies whose owners don't keep them in a clean environment or who don't want to answer questions walk away. I also recommend the Puppy aptitude test (google it) for helping you pick out the puppy that has the right personality for you. Don't just go on color or gender. GO on personality.

Better yet, let the puppy pick you. Puppies really know who they need to be with. We bring our puppies into the living room to meet potential owners one at a time and see how they interact, then we narrow the choices and go from there. So far, it has worked out beautifully. Also ask lots of questions about their personality. If the breeders don't know which is the shy, outgoing, sit and watch or jump right in ones, run away!

Good LUCK!!

Answer 5

My best friend had a Corgi named Bailey. They have the sweetest disposition and are very loyal. However, you have to be careful about is their weight. They have short little legs so walking can be kind of a drag for them. My friend felt sorry for Bailey so she stopped making him walk so much and that made him gain weight which in turn made his walking more difficult. In short, a Corgi is a GREAT pet choice, but just make sure to keep your dog active.

Answer 6

I had a corgi once. Her name was ricky. She ran away when a relative was watching her. Make sure that there are no ways that the dog can get out(if you have a corgi).

Answer 7

My sister and her family have one and she is a very sweet dog. She likes to hurd the kids when they run and play outside. She seems like a very smart dog and didn't go thru that no brain puppy stage. I think she was potty trained in seconds, well not really seconds, but just about.
They shed a bit but it isn't that fuzzy hair that sticks all over everything. They seem to be easy to train, but can be a bit stubborn when they want to be.

My sister takes her dog everywhere and people always come up to them to see what kind of dog it is. They aren't very common in our area so they attract a lot of attention. I like their personality, but will be honest and say that their looks are a bit odd to me.
But, hey.....I own an Italian Greyhound and I never really liked their looks either until I fell in love with my pup.

Answer 8

I have 2 corgis and they are both great! the are the smartest dogs i have ever been around. i totally recommend them to anyone.

Answer 9

They are great! Very smart, can learn lots of tricks. Also, for a smaller dog, the Pembroke isn't yappy. Just be sure to moniter its food intake! They like to eat too much!

Answer 10

They'd be one of the breeds that I'm considering getting when I can afford having a dog.