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picnic · 02-12-2007, 01:06 PM

What a lovely answer. And what similarities we have (other than age obviously--and we have no children). I raised sheep (and dairy goats) for many many years and was a spinner--then only a dyer/weaver/surface designer and did high end juried shows on the east coast for many years. I 'retired' 6 years ago when my recently widowed mother moved next door (we had a modular built for her). She is soon 91 but still drives, walks her dog every day, does her own housework--so you see why I have great hopes of living long and expecting my dogs will live with me for a long time LOL. I was lucky and found my photography grew and I now shoot parttime for the furniture and textile industry--and lots of shooting for my own personal work.

Goldens are so similar to Standards--both retrievers with that personality (I used to go to obedience with a friend that had Goldens--these big boys would sit in the back of our car together and were so much alike--both in advanced obedience). So--if you have found a Corgi to be really compatible for you---chances are I will also. I like your idea of finding a rescue Corge to foster. I'll have to see if there are Corgi rescue groups in my area (western NC). That might be a great idea--and Kate would welcome a buddy I'm sure. She's very social but not agressive (but loves activity and that would be good for both).

I'll have to research a 'glamour' coat--is it a double coat?? Shedding doesn't bother me--many years ago I had a Bulldog (English)--white with brindle, so boy---I know about shedding. The Standards don't at all---but then you have lots of grooming (I know about ears LOL) even for 'farm poodles'.

I'm delighted you replied--just exactly what I wanted to know. BTW--they don't have to be 'quiet'--Kate responds to noises, just not 'yippy'.

I can't tell for sure if yours is Cardigan or Pembroke but from his head I would guess a Cardigan. Any preferences?

I also understand about how great it is to have the second dog. None can replace the other--but when we had to have Ben put down (they actually were full sibs but a year apart) I was so thankful for Kate--and she has done well as an 'only dog' though she never knew anything different than being the 'beta' LOL.

Well before posting this I did a bit of research. The Palmetto Pembroke Corgi Club has an active rescue group. There appear to not be any Cardigans in this part of the country--though I bet if I look a bit more I'll find some.

Thanks for all the good info.

Diane

02-12-2007, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
picnic Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	What a lovely answer. And what similarities we have (other than age obviously--and we have no children). I raised sheep (and dairy goats) for many many years and was a spinner--then only a dyer/weaver/surface designer and did high end juried shows on the east coast for many years. I 'retired' 6 years ago when my recently widowed mother moved next door (we had a modular built for her). She is soon 91 but still drives, walks her dog every day, does her own housework--so you see why I have great hopes of living long and expecting my dogs will live with me for a long time LOL. I was lucky and found my photography grew and I now shoot parttime for the furniture and textile industry--and lots of shooting for my own personal work. Goldens are so similar to Standards--both retrievers with that personality (I used to go to obedience with a friend that had Goldens--these big boys would sit in the back of our car together and were so much alike--both in advanced obedience). So--if you have found a Corgi to be really compatible for you---chances are I will also. I like your idea of finding a rescue Corge to foster. I'll have to see if there are Corgi rescue groups in my area (western NC). That might be a great idea--and Kate would welcome a buddy I'm sure. She's very social but not agressive (but loves activity and that would be good for both). I'll have to research a 'glamour' coat--is it a double coat?? Shedding doesn't bother me--many years ago I had a Bulldog (English)--white with brindle, so boy---I know about shedding. The Standards don't at all---but then you have lots of grooming (I know about ears LOL) even for 'farm poodles'. I'm delighted you replied--just exactly what I wanted to know. BTW--they don't have to be 'quiet'--Kate responds to noises, just not 'yippy'. I can't tell for sure if yours is Cardigan or Pembroke but from his head I would guess a Cardigan. Any preferences? I also understand about how great it is to have the second dog. None can replace the other--but when we had to have Ben put down (they actually were full sibs but a year apart) I was so thankful for Kate--and she has done well as an 'only dog' though she never knew anything different than being the 'beta' LOL. Well before posting this I did a bit of research. The Palmetto Pembroke Corgi Club has an active rescue group. There appear to not be any Cardigans in this part of the country--though I bet if I look a bit more I'll find some. Thanks for all the good info. Diane