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Originally Posted by taflar
Cardis are fun too, but not the same as Pems. Peggy
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Peggy--I know I'm being pesky as the dickens but I also know that one lives with a dog for a long time (not long enough really, but whoever comes here lives their life out with us). I really only want one Corgi--at least at this point. Two dogs are a nice number for us--so I'd like to choose the right one.
Can you say a bit more about why you seem to think the Pems are 'more fun'. Are they more active, sillier, mischief makers? I did read that the Cardigans are more 'laid back'--less active--or just more 'dignified'.
The other question that I'd love to throw out is--how did all of you choose either Pem or Cardy? Did you have friends that had one or the other--was it because one was more prevalent in your area--just fell in love with one when you met it? I'm curious because I know of only 2 acquaintances--really work acquaintances of my husband--that have Corgis and know no others--and I've never seen these dogs but believe they are both probably Pems.
Consequently I have had no time spent with them--so, you're asking why in the world would I be interested? I suppose its because I've read about a lot of breeds--researched a lot--esp. these last 2 years since we lost Ben and knew that in the next couple of years we would add another dog before we lose Kate. So--this time we had other considerations for choosing and I looked outside the breed I am in love with--trying to find the characteristics I like about the SPs in another smaller breed that requires no major clipping (its not the looks folks, though they are lovely-its the disposition, the intelligence, the desire to please--and because they are fun LOL). I was drawn over and over to the Corgis--a big dog in a small body, smart as a whip with a desire to please, social--and I do really like their appearance.
Thanks all for answering these questions. Again--I'm really looking forward to the Greenville show where I can at least see a number of these dogs together--and that may give me a lot more feeling about the generally--what characteristsics I see over and over in a lot of them. Hope enough of the breeders stick around for awhile so I can at least get close to some of the dogs for an upclose and personal look.
Diane