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Michael Romanos · **Is agility damaging to Corgis -** 11-29-2005, 06:05 PM

Corgis are excellent performers in agility and there are a few misconceptions about their ability to withstand the physical requirements.

Corgis are bred as all-round farm dogs capable of performing a myriad of tasks.

Corgis are ideal for agility in being bold, having an outgoing personality, in loving challenges and in their need for lots of exercise.

Corgis must be of sound conformation and in good physical (slim) condition to participate in agility.

Back and joint problems usually are associated with overweight and/or poorly exercised Corgis or poorly bred Corgis.

So in answer to Jane and any other Corgi owner out there wondering if Corgis are suitable for agility due to possible back and joint damage, I think that the risks are no greater than for any other breed.

Any signs of an injury or pain through agility, the owner/handler needs to take immediate action such as halting any further proceedings until consulting with a vet. Examples of these signs of discomfort would be a Corgi showing reluctance to perform (jump etc) or in suddenly losing enthusiasm for the sport. Any injury though could simply be muscular and after a course of massaging and a break away from training, things will be all-go again.

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Michael Romanos Global Moderator Dog Profile Status: Offline Posts: 4,629 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ)	Is agility damaging to Corgis - 11-29-2005, 06:05 PM Corgis are excellent performers in agility and there are a few misconceptions about their ability to withstand the physical requirements. Corgis are bred as all-round farm dogs capable of performing a myriad of tasks. Corgis are ideal for agility in being bold, having an outgoing personality, in loving challenges and in their need for lots of exercise. Corgis must be of sound conformation and in good physical (slim) condition to participate in agility. Back and joint problems usually are associated with overweight and/or poorly exercised Corgis or poorly bred Corgis. So in answer to Jane and any other Corgi owner out there wondering if Corgis are suitable for agility due to possible back and joint damage, I think that the risks are no greater than for any other breed. Any signs of an injury or pain through agility, the owner/handler needs to take immediate action such as halting any further proceedings until consulting with a vet. Examples of these signs of discomfort would be a Corgi showing reluctance to perform (jump etc) or in suddenly losing enthusiasm for the sport. Any injury though could simply be muscular and after a course of massaging and a break away from training, things will be all-go again.