Keeping Corgis with other breeds

[Patman]

I've got a 4 yo Golden Retriever neutered male who loves everybody and gets along with most other dogs. Sometimes he can be a little humpy with other boys, but generally is very friendly with other dogs and he loves my 2 cats but they don't care for him.

I've been looking for a puppy or a rescue for a little while and I recently found a great looking 1 yo female who sounds great except they said she is a little nippy which I'm sure can be taken care of, but I'm a little worried about them getting along. My last Corgi was a rescue and she was amazing but she wasn't all that sociable with other dogs. I took her to the dog park a lot but she never had much to do with the other dogs. She just wanted to play fetch. And when the neighbors got a new dog they never got along.

Any experience with Corgis and dogs of other breeds? And also, what do you think would be the best way to introduce them? I've heard different methods, and was thinking that having them outside on neutral territory before bringing them into the house. Any suggestions on this or anything related this this situation would be appreciated. Thanks

[Michael Romanos]

Most Corgis get along really really well with most other breeds. So the risk factor of acquiring a Corgi puppy that doesnt want a bar of another breed (let alone his/her own) or is downright anti-social towards other dogs/other breeds, is quite small.
However, you can minimise the possibilities if you wish. The breeders will know the expected temperament of the puppies from the general behaviour of the parents/grand parents. An opposite sex to what your Retriever is can be advantageous.
If a puppy is all over another dog like a rash, it is best to keep the other dog away for a few weeks because the older dog may not appreciate it.

[cgpriest]

My Cardigan Welsh Corgi was our "second" dog. We bought her when our Lab was very old. They always did fine together. After the elderly girl passed on, and we had moved, we were asked to adopt a Lab/Shepherd mix. Gus is a neutered male, and is very gentlemanly. They are about the same age - five and six, and LOVE each other.

They wrestle daily, and Tango (the Corgi) often wins. Gus has to lie down when they wrestle because she grabs his "armpit" - and he HATES that. It's very funny. When she needs a break, she runs under the piano bench or a chair, and then ambushes him when he turns away.

She is clearly the Alpha dog, and he is respectful of that. I think most males are...

[fogebotom]

Some of my cardi's get along great with other dogs, some don't. It's not the breed more so the temperment and upbringing of the individual dog. I have smooth collies, one rough collie, pomeranian, two brussels griffons, a HUGE GSD and the couch slug. Add in the cardigans and well it's a herd. Collies and GSD get a long great but GSD can be rough on the cardi's. Cardi's, collies and little dogs get along really well too.

My Moose is in love with a frenchie. My smooth collie loves a little dachie mix at 4-H classes.

Good luck!

Cindy and the crew at Foggy Bottom
www.foggybottomusa.com

[Cheetah]

Shippo has gotten along with all other breeds, from little chihuahuas, to pit bulls, to GSDs, to greyhounds (although one thought he was a bunny) to great danes! >^_^< I think it has everything to do with how each dog (including your own) is socialized.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Patman

I've got a 4 yo Golden Retriever neutered male who loves everybody and gets along with most other dogs. Sometimes he can be a little humpy with other boys, but generally is very friendly with other dogs and he loves my 2 cats but they don't care for

Has he been neutered? If so then the humping is a dominance thing.

I've been looking for a puppy or a rescue for a little while and I recently found a great looking 1 yo female who sounds great except they said she is a little nippy which I'm sure can be taken care of, but I'm a little worried about them getting along. My last Corgi was a rescue and she was amazing but she wasn't all that sociable with other dogs. I took her to the dog park a lot but she never had much to do with the other dogs. She just wanted to play fetch. And when the neighbors got a new dog they never got along.

Not all corgis like other dogs. IMO, it's about a 50/50 thing. Some of mine are ok with other dogs and some of mine are ok with only a few other dogs of thier choosing. It just depends on the dogs.

See if you can have the two meet before you make a decison. If they don't like each other, then I'd be looking for a dog with a mellower personality. A female who is a bit nippy with other dogs is IMO, unlikely to change.

Any experience with Corgis and dogs of other breeds?

Yes, my corgis have always been with other breeds. We started with a Golden we got from a rescue. He and my first corgi tolerated each other but never liked each other.

And also, what do you think would be the best way to introduce them? I've heard different methods, and was thinking that having them outside on neutral territory before bringing them into the house. Any suggestions on this or anything related this this situation would be appreciated.

IMO, in this case I think you should take your male to wherever she is. On her territory. See how she acts with him on her territory. If she doesn't like him there she isn't going to like him once your house becomes her territory.

Perhaps Debbie would have some adivce on this.

Peggy