Hi Diane,
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Originally Posted by picnic
-is a constant companion with no barking issues,
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Well, many corgis are barkers, and are quite loud. So maybe, maybe not, it really depends on the dog.
If you want to be sure yours isn't a barker then consider getting an adult from rescue or an adult from a breeder. Maybe a retired show dog. Make sure the rescue person or breeder you're working with knows you don't want a barker. They can guide you towards a quieter corgi.
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-though I have not had the opportunity to spend time with one--no one we know has a Corgi.
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Go to some dog shows in your area, if you tell me where you are I can guide you to how to find them. Talk with the people there showing their dogs (prefrebly after they're done showing as many get nervous or are busy before and during), and spend some time with them and thier dogs.
Or I can recommend some breeders you can visit and get to know them and their dogs.
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Are they a breed that wants to be with their owner (as in following even into the bathroom LOL) but is not neurotic about it,
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Yes, they like to be with their people. Mine follow me to the kitchen but not the bathroom, which is ok because I don't care for a dog that follows every footstep. (And I have a whippet to trip over as it is.)
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smart and and responsive, not a barker (generally as a breed--
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They are smart, responsive, well, with some training. Corgis like to push the limits and see how much they can get away with. You have to be very consistant with them. Once you give in you've got a battle on your hands.
As for barking, well, as a breed it's a 50/50 thing. Some are and very much so and some aren't.
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Knowing they are herders do they need 'work' to keep them happy?
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IMO, no. My dogs don't herd or work. I show some of them, but that's not a daily thing.
Corgis can very well fit into yourlife style. They are active enough to go for walks, or hiking or whatever you want to do and calm enough to come inside and settle down.
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What else do I need to know about them?
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They are territorial. They will "protect" what they think is thiers. If a bigger dog comes on their property they will have no problem trying to take that dog on. They think they are every bit as big as a rottweiler or German Shepherd and I've yet to able to convince one otherwise.
Corgis love food, they get fat easily, so you have to watch their weight.
Any other questions, just ask!
Peggy