[Elysia]

Hi! My name is Elysia and I have been researching Corgis for about 6 months now. I have just recently started contacting breeders in my area (Wisconsin). I would love to welcome a Corgi pup into my home this spring or summer, but understand that many breeders will have waiting lists that extend out further than this.

But I do still have some lingering questions...

1) How long is it OK to leave your Corgi at home for?
My job does require me to work 8 hours (sometimes 8-12/1-5, sometimes 8-12/5-9) but I would be able to come home (at least briefly) every 4 to 5 hours. We don't currently have any other pets, but would consider getting another dog 9-12 months after the first. Any thoughts on this as well?

2) Are electric fences a safe and viable option? What kind of cost is involved? And does a wireless or underground wire system seem to work better?
I see that they have worked well for some of the other posters and we have a wooded, unfenced, 1.5-acre lot.

3) What would you estimate total average cost of buying and owning a Corgi to be? Were there any hidden or unexpected costs in your experience?
(Just trying to plan for everything.) : )

4) And, lastly, anything else I should know? Anything that caught you by surprise when you brought your first Corgi pup home?

Thanks so much in advance. This community is an amazing resource for someone just starting out.