Connie's image

[Michael Romanos]

Here is Connie the 9 year old Corgi that I walk twice weekly for 60-90 minutes at a time. This Photo was taken before she became fat. She still is fat but no more heavy breathing after one of my walks off-leash - though she still sweats a lot after each effort. She is one of those Corgis who was used for conformation showing and breeding (two litters) and not shown the love and affection she got when she was rehomed. Cosequently, she doesn't have a playful bone in her body and has no connection to other dogs though she does like Taylor. But she is lovely, with a beautiful coat and a devoted disposition. She is one of those non-threatening Corgis.Connie.jpg

[Chip's Mom]

She is a beautiful corgi. How old was she when she was rehomed? Glad that you are helping out with giving her walks and attention.

[colbycorgi]

so glad you finally got us a picture of her...shes very cute...glad to hear how shes doing too...and her owner?? is she getting better?? i know shes an older lady but im sure you know what i mean....glad to hear that connie has a good friend

[glencorgi]

Connie is a lovely lady corgi. I find your choice of descriptive words of Connie's before re-homing life very telling of some personal bias. There are some corgis that simply just don't play and some that could care less about having social relationships with other dogs. They may not see themselves as "canine" but as people and prefer relationships and bonds with their "equals" over canine "friendships." From much of what you've written about Connie, I'd say she fits into preferring people to canines, is a very clever and bright dog and certainly has the number of many of the humans she associates with.

Debbie

[MyPemCharlie]

She is a really pretty dog. I wonder if she might get more playful as the weight comes off. It's harder to play and romp with extra weight. Glad you're getting her out for walks! What did you mean by "one of those non-threatening Corgis"? I've only met about 6 other Corgis since I got Charlie, all very active-happy or very calm-happy. I kind of have a hard time imagining a threatening Corgi, though I'm sure there are a few out there with a poor temperament.

[theimagunter]

I think she is beautiful! Harley is one of those Corgi's who prefer people over other pups but once she get the people stuff out of the way and sizes up the other dog/dogs, she'll play. Harley and my work out starts today!
Thelma

[Michael Romanos]

Connie will be more lively when the weight comes off - most Corgis are. I don't think lively enough to muck around and chase around. She was a show (champion) and breeding dog up until she was sold to the present owner at aged six. She was 'typical' from this particular breeder in as much as the Corgis the breeder has sold at an older age after been used for showing and breeding - not socialised nor playalised, but kennelised. There are others I know about. As well, Connie went to a home that has a widowed person living on her own and while the present owner is not 'old' in the strickest sense, she is not the kind to get Connie out of any hole that Connie has gotten dug into. A lot of Corgis are as active, bright, amusing, playful, innovative etc as their owner/handler and family are or have the right kind of environment.
Connie does enjoy her walks with Taylor and the Lab. She looks forward to them now. She enjoys all the attention that Taylor pays her and she just loves following him or (mainly) me.

[Peggy]

I agree with Debbie's assesment.

And yes, Chris, my experince has been that dogs that are overweight are more active after they get back to a correct weight.

As for being rasied in a kennel, well, I've bought dogs that were kennel raised and some of them played and some didn't.

My dogs were not raised in a kennel and well, some play and some don't. Some like to play with toys, some like to tear toys to shreds, and some don't really care about toys.

IMO, it's just an individual dog prefrence.

And by the way, the only place a dog can sweat is on it's pads. And I doubt she's sweating after a walk, it's not typical. Dogs sweat from stress or being nervous though, often you can notice this in a vet's office on the exam table.


Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

Peggy and debbie are both wrong (again). Connie is typical of being owned in a former life by an Exploitive Utilitarian and in not being sufficiently or successfully 'retrained' by the new owner.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Peggy and debbie are both wrong (again). Connie is typical of being owned in a former life by an Exploitive Utilitarian and in not being sufficiently or successfully 'retrained' by the new owner.

No Michael, again you misread what I said. I did not say Connie specifically. I related what I knew from my experiences. It could or could not apply to Connie.

I just want people to know that kennel rasied dogs can and do play.

Peggy

[glencorgi]

Michael, how is that you don't know the only place dogs (and this includes corgis) can sweat is on their pads?

Debbie

[Michael Romanos]

I think Peggy said she agreed with Debbies assessment. Please recheck.

Who said what about sweating other than sweating a lot.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

I think Peggy said she agreed with Debbies assessment. Please recheck.

Don't need to recheck. Yes I did agree with Debbie