Cardigan Vs. Pembrokes

[milles2]

Debbie:

Now that I look at it, you have something there! Thanks for pointing it out!

Susan

[picnic]

I did a number of searches for differences in temperament and finally found this one--and its been worth it--read all the posts.

I loved this thread. Gave me some great insights and, tail not being an issue (though I do like wagging tails too), maybe after reading this a Cardi is a better fit. I already have one who 'runs with scissors' LOL--though she is a 'bit' more cautious without her alpha brother--who egged her on I think. He was the 'worrier' and she was the one that dove through the brush and got a stick into her eye as a teenager. It is very interesting to me how the personalities of both reflect what I've seen with my SPs.

I suspect I'm only interested in a female--I've only had a few males and find (generally) that I prefer females (though I adored both of my SP males and my last one, Ben, was the dog I've been closest to in my life for all the dogs--and other animals I've had--or have had me).


I think I need to spend some time around Corgis. For all the cautions about shedding, it truly is the really 'almost' last thing I'm concerned about. Grooming in a poodle is also a never ending thing--even for my muddy pawed 'farm' poodles (who still always are 'breed appropriately' shorn--but no fancy clips--- see them as retrievers and prefer herding/working type dogs). I don't think I would ever be put off by shedding or blowing hair. I need to reiterate again that I've bred/raised sheep and dairy goats for years--though I have none now. Our 100 yr. old house was remodeled with dogs in mind--including a tiled side entrance for dogs' and our muddy feet and a place for grooming table, etc. We've lived with all kinds of animal 'stuff' in our house---and though we are both involved in the furniture industry (I photograph for the furniture and textile industry--about the 4th career change in my life LOL--and my husband is a designer/consultant to the furniture industry), our house isn't 'precious' and dogs--and their related 'stuff' (read that as hair, mud, toys, cookie crumbs, even occasional accidents, both puppy and sick type) have always been part of our life.

My major concern is that I go into this understanding generally what to expect of a Corgi, be it Cardigan or Pembroke. I hope I can find the 'right' Corgi for us--which is why I'm spencing time here, going to go to shows--hope I can find a breeder that will allow me to spend a bit of time with the dogs to get a feel of how we will fit--lifestyle and of course my big rather silly 10 yr. SP who is not a shrinking violet and will be a good bit larger than the Corgi--she stays about 48-50 pounds with long legs so she will always be the taller (I gather that this may be no problem with the Corgis). We have had smaller dogs with out SPs but never Kate--so I have to consider this.

I am in no hurry--I think we would like to find a pup by Fall so I look forward to perhaps meeting some of you at shows or elsewhere.

Look for me at the Corgi rings at the Greenville, SC show this Friday.

Diane

[Dillydoodle]

Diane,
Another thread to take a peek at is the male vs female thread LOL! In corgis the females can be the more...stubborn...alpha ... etc... I would take a peek at it. I have been told ( ok, all with female corgis , no offence at all!) that males are a bit sweeter than the females..again, look up the thread here called male vs female and you should be able to see an interesting debate on the subject.
You are going about this the right way, taking your time, reading up, talking to real live owners about their dogs, seeing the good and the bad and going to shows to see the dogs there, asking questions...smart smart smart. I wish more people would take their time and really make sure they are making the right decision.
Some of the corgi households i know have corgis with other larger breeds and they get along fine- in fact on this forum there are people with larger breed dogs with corgis and they get along fine : australian shepherd, German shepherd, lab, doberman, rotweiler, etc...so they can certainly hold their own...not a delicate dog for sure!

Have fun at the show, wish i lived closer to go- sounds like fun!

Emilie

[Chip's Mom]

Reading through these threads reminds me of my Chipmunks. Chip is a pawsitively perfect Pem - Dale at 11 weeks is more like a cardi. I am curious to see if he changes but I love both of their personalities.