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glencorgi · 03-09-2006, 10:34 PM

Kim wrote: "CWC are extremely rare in this area as are PWC. People stop me all the time to inquire what kind of dog they are which is good, because I don't want them to get popular here. I only want folks who really want them for life to have them."

To which Michael replied: "Don't be afraid to promote your Corgis and Corgis in general. More good can be gained from it than to keep it to youself or make it a little like it's a big secret. How do you think popularlty grows and from this comes clubs and quality breeders."

Pembrokes have held the number 23 position out of 150 AKC recognized breeds for the last two years. Cardigans rose in popularity from #85 in 2004 to #79 in 2005. Popularity grows neither clubs nor quality breeders in the States. What does grow is increased interest by the commercial breeding industry, more Amish farmers adding the breed to their dogs as crops programs, more true puppy mill situations, more irresponsible breeders who see the popularity as something to cash in on. Anytime a corgi wins the group on one of the big televised dog shows, the next day the e-mails and calls begin to the breeder referral and rescue lines wanting one. The results are not quality bred corgis; rather corgis that one often has to travel back in time to recognize as corgis, corgis with health problems, temperament problems and in homes not well suited for the breed(s). So Kim's attempts to be a part of the LCS (Lesser Corgi Society <G>) I can support. I love both breeds of corgis and enjoy talking about them. But I also feel the responsible approach to take when someone inquires is to educate and be honest about them. They are not breeds for everyone, no breed is, so giving the negatives along with positives about the breeds is just the right thing to do.

There are probably a lot more corgis around than Kim realizes or is aware of yet. Texas is big <G> however there are two PWCCA affiliate clubs and a CWCCA regional club there. All three hold specialties annually as well as offer other activities throughout the year.

Debbie

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glencorgi Senior Member Status: Online Posts: 2,203 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC	03-09-2006, 10:34 PM Kim wrote: "CWC are extremely rare in this area as are PWC. People stop me all the time to inquire what kind of dog they are which is good, because I don't want them to get popular here. I only want folks who really want them for life to have them." To which Michael replied: "Don't be afraid to promote your Corgis and Corgis in general. More good can be gained from it than to keep it to youself or make it a little like it's a big secret. How do you think popularlty grows and from this comes clubs and quality breeders." Pembrokes have held the number 23 position out of 150 AKC recognized breeds for the last two years. Cardigans rose in popularity from #85 in 2004 to #79 in 2005. Popularity grows neither clubs nor quality breeders in the States. What does grow is increased interest by the commercial breeding industry, more Amish farmers adding the breed to their dogs as crops programs, more true puppy mill situations, more irresponsible breeders who see the popularity as something to cash in on. Anytime a corgi wins the group on one of the big televised dog shows, the next day the e-mails and calls begin to the breeder referral and rescue lines wanting one. The results are not quality bred corgis; rather corgis that one often has to travel back in time to recognize as corgis, corgis with health problems, temperament problems and in homes not well suited for the breed(s). So Kim's attempts to be a part of the LCS (Lesser Corgi Society <G>) I can support. I love both breeds of corgis and enjoy talking about them. But I also feel the responsible approach to take when someone inquires is to educate and be honest about them. They are not breeds for everyone, no breed is, so giving the negatives along with positives about the breeds is just the right thing to do. There are probably a lot more corgis around than Kim realizes or is aware of yet. Texas is big <G> however there are two PWCCA affiliate clubs and a CWCCA regional club there. All three hold specialties annually as well as offer other activities throughout the year. Debbie