Why Corgi

[Bailey's driver]

Originally Posted by glencorgi

Has nothing to do with dodging cattle hooves or anything to do with the original purpose of the breeds. They make great "barn accessories." While some do foolishly allow their corgis to help bring in the horses; a number of corgis have been killed in and around barns by being stomped and/or kicked by the horses.

One of the original purposes of corgis, as well as JRT's was to dispatch vermin so that might be an excuse used to say the breeds have a "utilitarian" purpose around the barn. More realistically perhaps is the one I heard very early on in my corgi days, they're small enough to sneak into hotel rooms. They're barn accessories and puppies provide easy pocket money at the horse shows. Most everything said by horse people just builds more evidence to support that assessment. The example of the one bought at puppy alley at the Quarter Horse Congress just more evidence. Lots of horror stories about that place, but we won't go there.

Debbie

I truly thought they were "barn accesories" or just "cute". I think my daughter bought one just because other riders had them and they were popular. She also liked the fact that the ones she knew never strayed far from the owners.
Sneaking a small dog into hotel rooms seems like it would be a valid reason. It's a problem at an "away" show.

BTW my daughter is heavily into shows in eastern Mass. And some regional shows somewhere in mid Mass? Bailey was born in Rehoboth Mass.

[glencorgi]

Liking corgis has nothing to do with anything and I don't recall bad mouthing anyone because they simply liked corgis. Being a responsible owner and steward of the breed(s) is a little more important to me. Perhaps you should delve further into the archives as to whether or not I am supportive or have nice things to say.

Perhaps you should check among your horse peers as basically everything I shared with Bailey's Driver as to the horse/corgi connection came from horse people themselves or the horse's mouth if you will. Horse people told me they liked corgis because they were small enough to sneak into hotel rooms. Horse people told me they would time litters so they be old enough to sell at upcoming shows and that it was good pocket change. Many have said no barn is complete without a corgi about as an accessory. Puppy alley, long time common knowledge about it and there are more often than not puppies way to young to be on the selling block, sickly and unhealthy pups and horse people are the ones who say selling the pups is a great way to help pay for their trip and have extra cash pocket cash. And as the majority of the Pem rescues that have been in my home have come from horsey corgi "breeders", then yes, I do have something of a bone of contention with them. They are not responsible breeders.

I've shared how I came into corgis in other threads. It wasn't on a whim or an impulse and the final decision to get one came after lots of research and deciding this was the correct decision for us. Hey, I like Bedlington Terriers too but a little too high maintenance for me to live with on a daily basis.

Debbie

[suebisaga]

Ihave 4 pem corgi's a girl and 3 boys alll rescues. I have 5 other dogs as well a aussie,a cattle dogs, a kelpie, and a dutch shepherd. My husband has a young golden male again all rescues. My corgi have come to me over the last 2 and 1/2 yrs. Before I rescue my first corgi boy Boomer, I never like corgi's. There I said it. I always had herding dogs. Aussies,border collies, real dogs for real work. When someone showed up at the farm to work there corgi I would think "get a real dog". I mean they are too small, too barky, not all that good on moving unmotavated sheep and too well not my style. But now I could NOT live without my fuzz butts they are not small at all. Ok maybe too the average dog person there size is small but they think and act 20 feet tall and can stop a bus.
My guys aren't barky, I just never allowed it, they can move any live stock I ask and this includes my two human sons. Ok, I do usally put them in teams with another one of my herding dog. But they have and do move sheep well on there own. They are totally my style in fact I could never be without them.
They are so very smart, some times to cleaver, loyal to a fault, so funny to watch when they play, and the best snugglers. They are perfect for me. My herding friends all think it is so funny I have 4 corgis now. Some even have adopted corgis.

[Michael Romanos]

I think that the immediate last post should be a permanent feature of Go Corgi. It says an awful lot. Corgis are sooooo easy to handle and train. If they arn't herding others they herd themselves as a crew of Corgis.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

I think that the immediate last post should be a permanent feature of Go Corgi. It says an awful lot. Corgis are sooooo easy to handle and train. If they arn't herding others they herd themselves as a crew of Corgis.

A lot of the credit in the post you are referring to goes to the capabilities, savvy, and abilities of the owner (and that is meant as a huge compliment to her )

Debbie

[Bailey's driver]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

I think that the immediate last post should be a permanent feature of Go Corgi. It says an awful lot. Corgis are sooooo easy to handle and train. If they arn't herding others they herd themselves as a crew of Corgis.

Some day I will post a video of Bailey herding the St. Bernard at the dog park. I really think I can get Bailey to guide him through a gate into the double gate entrance area. I'll try it anyway.