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Comparing labs and corgis, is well, unrealistic. Yes I agree corgis are much easier to train and deal with then the run of the mill lab. But then again, some of the run of the "mill" corgis that I have had in my training classes are much more aggressive and pushy then the labs. It's about the person who is on the other end of the leash and their commitment to their dog, which includes who they got it from and the breeder's responsible for producing that dog.
My constant comment to people about labs is this-it's a 3 yr rule. 1st year they get their body, 2nd year they get their coat and substance, the 3rd year, if you are luck, they might get their brains. Not that they are untrainable but the light bulb doesn't go on as quick as other dogs. Think about what they are bred to do-retrieve, take direction and not think too much past the tip of their nose or on their own. Believe me, I have a lab.
Corgis on the other hand are bred to be problem solvers, work and thinking about the consequeces of their actions, and lastly stay in one piece, ie, self preservation against an animal that might weigh 10x's or more then them.
Corgis with the right temperment, breeding and training are wonderful dogs. My Moose is an example. He spent yesterday afternoon laying on the laps of kindergarten kids after our K9Ambassador program on dog safety. He was in his element but if he hadn't had the basic training that is lacking in many dogs, he wouldn't have been there. I can totally see the boy being way out of control.
So, on that note, I think it's more about the quality of the dog and the person's commitment to create a partnership with their dog then about a particular breed being perfect for everyone. It would be great if everyone could have a Moose or Eddie, but doing rescue along with Debbie and Peggy, it's a pipe dream at best.
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