Are we ready?

[mochamix79]

Hey all...sorry it's been a while. I've been go-go-go for quite a while. Just wanted the opinions of trusted corgi owners who have two or more. Justin called me earlier today, and asked me about a 3 month old tri-color female that a co-worker of his has. It's from a reputable breeder here in Jackson, CA, but I don't know if now is the time for another dog. Huw is 6 months old and the most perfect dog in the world. He is the love of our lives and the center of attention. He doesn't seem lonely, but for the days when he's not able to go to work with us, I worry that he's lonely. Anyway...we've already discussed getting a tri female, and it is eventually a goal of ours. My question to you all is "How did you come across getting two (or more) corgis?" Age difference, gender difference and breeder/rescue info would be helpful.

Thanks all. Oh I've posted more pics of the big Huw in the Gallery.

[manymuddypaws]

First off two is way more fun!

I had Wicca first and she was just over a year old when I heard about Sam- who was surrendered to an animal shelter, and then rescued by my breeder. I met him, and had to keep him. I don't think there is ever a perfect time to add a new dog- sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and do what your gut says. Wicca was still really young and she needed (and still needs) a ton of my attention and training. but like I said, as soon as I met Sam I knew he was a a perfect match for my doggy family. Sam was two years old at the time that I got him- and had no prior training- he was basically a lunatic- bored silly with lots of bad habits. It is double the work, but well worth it. With this pup being so young you are not as likely to have as much problems in the behavior end of things. My two guys hit it off right away- although Wicca is a pretty dominant dog- but Sam and her just clicked for some reason. (I think that corgis like corgis....mine see another short dog and they get SO excited!) My shepherd (who is 8) is the Alpha bitch in my house and once Sam figured out that he was the low man in the house he settled in just fine.

It also depends on how Huw is with other dogs- is he a friendly sort of guy who likes other dogs? If so the transition will be much easier for all involved. It is a big decision to add a second dog and it really does come down to what is the right dog for your family. Two dogs (or three or four) is more hair, more food, more training, more vet costs, etc, but having two (or more) is more fun, more laughs, more entertainment and more love! So as long as you have the time to introduce them properly and get the new gal all settled into your household now is as good a time as any- unless you are set on waiting for that "perfect" time for a new dog that is. <grin>


-amanda

[tandemgal]

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[Michael Romanos]

By and large I feel that for pet owners, there is generally more sense in getting another Corgi when their current Corgi is aged well apart from any newcomer because that acts as an unbroken continuation of the breed in your home and can often give an older Corgi a new lease of interest. It also provides you with a further option after your most senior Corgi passes away, to having another Corgi - and so the cycle goes on. With two Corgis virtually the same age, you have two Corgis entering their senior lives together also and this can be most troublesome,taxing, costly and less interesting for the owner.
But I know people with several Corgis and are not breeders and are perfectly happy - one of the members in the Wellington Welsh Corgi Walking Club has three Corgis aged 12, 7 and 3.
When I get another Corgi in two or three years, Taylor will be six and still well able to participate fully in activities that a young Corgi will relish.
Without a doubt, two Corgis are more work and time consuming than one - and much more expensive.

[Chip's Mom]

Digger and Lady (both corgi mixes) were about the same age and I got Lady when Digger was a year old and it worked out well. They both had about the same energy levels and were great companions all of Dig's life. Lady is still grieving for him. Anyway, so having two about the same age has it's pros and cons just like anything else. I will end up with three about the same age but when these pups get old and feeble or pass on, I will be retired and will probably not opt for another puppy but I will take in elderly rescues.

[milles2]

Tuck was almot 1 1/2 years old when I got Lulu. I strongly believe he was lonely. He would lie on the front porch, chin on paws, and watch the 2 dobermans across the road play together. He looked so sad and lonely.

I could have waited but I am looking forward to them both being out of puppydom.