[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by woogiebear

I gave them calcium when they were younger prompted by Spoilt's failure of ears coming up. His ears came up much later then most other Corgi's. I did give them calcium for awhile but quit it back in the middle of summer some time.

Not really that much later and taping would have assisted there.

Yes, they are healthy weights and thier coats are great. I was told that with Spoilt being a bluey that it was caused by a recessive gene in his liniage somewhere and to be on the lookout for any abnormalties.

Bluies are the result of autosomal recessive genetics. That means both parents have to be carrying the gene for bluies - same mode of inheritance as fluffies. It is a dilute and lightens the the pigment (eye liner, nose) causing it to be either chocolate or grey in color and causes a dusty cast (bluish) to the coat. Bluie, the girl I have here, is healthy as a horse and the only "issues" I notice with her is a sensitivity to bright sun sometimes. (No black eyeliner to absorb the rays.) Were there any specific abnormalities you were advised to look out for? Given the experience I have had with Bluie and others that I have known of, no one has reported any color related issues/abnormalities in health at least.

The Vet has not noticed anything wrong with him when I took him for his puppy exams however, I have noticed that occassionally his back end *pops* or makes a popping noise. It does not happen that often, and it does not interfere with him running pell mell throughout the house.

That wouldn't be related to his color.

I also don't think he necessarily sees as good as he could. He has those bright ice blue eyes but will often bark at the other side of the house towards my husband (when he is crossing the room etc.) until Scott gets closer to him and he realizes it is daddy. Shadows cause him to startle as well. Or large shapes he can't quite make out. Such as the large garbage cans on the side of the street on garbage day. He barks at them. I am wondering if he is not seeing well OR if he is a corgi/poultry mix.

Blue eyes are not related to him being a bluie. Blue eyes in Pems (and in other colors of Cardigans besides blue merles) are inherited via double recessives. It is not a matter of one copy of each gene coming from each parent, more involved than that. He could have normal coloring and with his genetic background, still have the blue eye(s). IF you are concerned about his eyes, then find a AVCO vet and have a CERF exam done on his eyes. (Your regular vet should be able to recommend one.)

I guess since the vet sees nothing wrong when I bring these up to him I may just be LOOKING for something. Rotten is given to bouts of extreme wheezing. Again, vet said nothing was wrong.

Being conscientious and aware is fine, just don't go looking for problems if you can help it. Wheezing as in reverse sneezing? Some corgis are just more prone to it than others and he may outgrow it a bit as he ages.

The puppies sound fine, normal and healthy.

Debbie