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Originally Posted by su554
So I am interested in any info I can find on the Corgis. This sounds like a pretty cool dog! Am I right?
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Yes you are right corgis (either breed) are very cool dogs for the right people and for the wrong people; an ending just like your Brutus or worse. Your Boston Terrier was one big boy and what you'll find that breed has in common with corgis is a bit of boisterousness, strong will, intelligence and a good nature (or at least should be). What you need to keep in mind about corgis is one has an approximately 25 pound dog (more the original weight range for the breed(s) ) that was bred to move cattle and the dog won. That does take a stubborn, willful, spirited, intelligent, independent thinking animal. They are usually people oriented, highly trainable (but not always the best students, especially if they're not in the mood
), food motivated, bossy, sometimes very vocal wee beasties that shed like wooly mammoths twice a year (Jan thru June and July thru Dec). My favorite description of them was a gentleman's response after talking with a Breeder about Pembrokes. He wasn't sure he could live with one of those "stubby little tyrants" and didn't mean it in any kind of flattering way. It has become my most favorite term of endearment. They are charming enchanters, great personalities that will wrap you around their paw and quickly take over if an owner isn't on their toes and keyed into being a good leader. They are both a challenge and a delight to live with.
You should check out general breed information at the parent clubs' websites:
http://www.pwcca.org
http://www.cardigancorgis.com
Debbie