The Truth About Corgis

[mochamix79]

Ok..I was searching around trying to find some Corgi events in our area, and came across this on the GGPWCF (Golden Gate Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers) website. I laughed so hard, I woke the dogs up. #5 happens often in my home...hillarious!!!

Special Corgi Traits

There are ten other items that make us special as a breed.

1. Border Collies are famous for "THE EYE", a non-stop stare that can stop a sheep in its tracks. The Golden Retriever is renowned for "THE EYE SHIFT", an eye movement that steers humans to the tennis ball. The PWC's ability exceeds both. The Corgi specializes in BRAIN BORING. Brain boring is the ability to stare at a human and suck key information out of their mind. Corgis use this skill daily to gather information about meals, times that they might sneak up on the kitchen table for a nap, and possible outings that are being planned.

2. Corgis are Olympic quality shedders. This is good. One Corgi will shed enough to assemble another Corgi in about a week, according to Ellen Clary. There are never too many Corgis.

3. Corgis are able to stretch out on the floor or bed with their legs straight back. This allows them to pose as a flying squirrel and beg for nuts.

4. Recent research substantiates what Corgi owners have always known. That is, Corgis are able to hear a crumb hit the floor at an average of 135 feet. One Corgi owner tells a story of her Corgis, who were sleeping soundly upstairs, waking at the smallest sound of a cookie tin being opened. This is not unusual. I once heard a grain of rice hit the tile in the kitchen while I was disciplining the neighbor from the back corner of my yard.

5. The Corgi specializes in an activity called turbo FRAP, which stands for Frantic Random Acts of Play. Rachel Harris says this game involves running at top speed around the yard or furniture generally in a figure eight, wearing a huge grin and appearing temporarily possessed. The reality is that we are running for two reasons. The first is to take our mind off the fact that we are starving. The second is to impress on our owners how many calories we are burning which certainly calls for a larger ration.

6. In addition to their running ability, Corgis quickly master a quick stop on linoleum or tile in order to slide a maximum distance. Two friends recently went head to head in a "slide off." In a best-out-of-three slide format, Peanut won with a spectacular distance of eight feet and three inches.

7. The Corgi who lives with larger dogs seems to display an interest in dentistry. Deb Eldredge writes, "We had to remove Flash from Bubba's throat on more than one occasion." This activity is actually based on a small hope that a bit of food will be found lodged in the larger dog's teeth.

8. Corgis not only collect stuffed animals, they also kill and disembowel them. Corgi owners must either replace them frequently or re-stuff and stitch. Corgis enjoy the ritual of a stuffed animal surgery.

9. While other dogs are learning to ignore food distractions during training, the Corgi is able to pick up treats without breaking stride. This practical skill earns talented dogs the title of Hoover Dog (HD).

10. Despite their short stature, the Corgi is very athletic. They will consider herding, tracking, freestyle, and agility on a "will-work-for-food basis." In agility, the often speedy Corgi has become famous for its ability to top off a great run by knocking down a single bar. The Corgi believes this to be a very amusing dog joke. Agility Corgis bet among themselves to see who can run entire courses cleanly and then, just when their handler's hopes are soaring, knock down the last bar.

[Jeni D]

Number eight applies most to Dudley. He is a supreme surgeon

[tandemgal]

Emma is definitely in the running for a metal for #2 Olympic Shedding

I believe Chloe is practicing #1 - yesterday just for fun I was petting Chloe a few minutes then thought "it's time to give you a bath" and she bolted out of the room! I think we have a chance at Gold!

[ZdogZ]

Zia is shedding like crazy right now! I love it when she lays with her legs straight back. She has also torn up so many toys that I have lost count. Now she's trying to "eat" the toy box.

[Jespah]

Mmmm, I see a lot of both of mine in there - not the shedding though - still haven't experienced the coat "blowing" I hear about. I have a picture in my mind that thet suddenly puff up and shoot hair straight out of all of their pores.

Jemma is only 3/4 of number 3 - when she frog dogs, she only sticks out her back right leg - the left one is kept tucked under.

Rupert is not only interested in dentistry, but perhaps throat surgery as well. He has two large dog friends that allow him to stick his head into their mouths to see if everything was swallowed. It's very odd - they open their mouths as wide as possible and he just sticks his entire snoot in there.

[disraeli]

Originally Posted by Jespah

I have a picture in my mind that thet suddenly puff up and shoot hair straight out of all of their pores.

I'm convinced this happens while I am at work/school!

As for the frog legs stretch, Rhys does it all the time - but Andy NEVER lays like that! I didn't think there was a Corgi alive who didn't do that!

[gemjunkie]

You mean the controled slide across the lynolium floor is a corgi trait! Here I thought my girl was special being able to run at JUST the right speed to slide ALL the way across the kitchen floor and keep running on the carpet at the other side!

And, what about the emery board eating contest? This must somehow fit in the stuffed animal destruction catigory, I'm just not sure how! LOL

[Cheetah]

Originally Posted by Jespah

I have a picture in my mind that thet suddenly puff up and shoot hair straight out of all of their pores.

LMFAO... We need a "laughing self to tears" smiley.... >^^;<

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by disraeli

As for the frog legs stretch, Rhys does it all the time - but Andy NEVER lays like that! I didn't think there was a Corgi alive who didn't do that!

Tana,

You can throw Cody into the same boat as Andy; Cody has never layed like that - I am still waiting. My last Pem did it all the time.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by Jespah

Rupert is not only interested in dentistry, but perhaps throat surgery as well. He has two large dog friends that allow him to stick his head into their mouths to see if everything was swallowed. It's very odd - they open their mouths as wide as possible and he just sticks his entire snoot in there.

Looking for a treat, even though it is long gone

[Michael Romanos]

All ten items are so so true. Especially the last. I think Taylor inspired that particular one..

[disraeli]

Originally Posted by corgimom

Tana,

You can throw Cody into the same boat as Andy; Cody has never layed like that - I am still waiting. My last Pem did it all the time.

Thanks for the info, Linda! I thought Andy was just weird or something! Now I see she's in good company.

[milosmom]

#5 & #7 is Milo all the way. Funny post!

[corgilover29]

OMG that was hilarious. I laughed so hard I cried.

But I think Montana fits into all those catagories. Especially the toys one. I get her toys and by the time we go to bed the insides are all over the floor and she is just chewing on the plastic skeeker. Maybe I should just by the skeekers from pet smart and give her those. That seems to be what she is after.

But thanks for the great laugh it was well needed.

[TobysMom]

Toby is especially good at #6. His controlled slide on the hardwood floors is spectacular! His frog dog pose needs a little work, as he lays flat on his back with his two front feet sticking straight up and his back legs frogged out behind him.

Laurie