Hey, I'm Sage!

[Checkers]

You have already gotten some great advice here regarding looking for and getting a new corgi so I won't go into that further. I am married to a 10 year TSgt in the Air Force though so if you have any questions that he may be able to help with please feel free to PM me (or use the yahoo messenger, checkercorgi). Also if you have questions regarding keeping and caring for a dog in the military specifically I may be able to help there as well. Best wishes!

-Cheryl

[tandemgal]

Sage,

One of my Sons was in the Air Force for 6 years. He served mostly in England but traveled TDY to quite a few countries. I can understand why your parents are worried - when mine was out of basics I ask him if he had to carry a gun. His reply "Mom, I'm a mechanic - I carry a wrench!" LOL He was a Crew Chief for C130s and later transferred to C5s.

Best of luck with finding the right Corgi and the right position in life.

[MissGambler'sMommy]

Allow me to quickly clarify a few statements of mine: First, It was my mistake in not catching that Sage was not going to be a first time owner, even though, owning on your own, and owning while living at home with parents are not necessarily the same thing. Second, I have absolutely nothing against rescue dogs (or cats), All my cats have been rescues, and Glencorgi is correct, there are some that don't have any problems at all, they were turned in for reasons such as owners moving, etc... and not because of any problem they have. I'm glad that Glencorgi pointed this out, I should have.

That said: Sage, don't adopt a dog if you have any thoughts that you will be leaving it with someone else shortly thereafter no matter if it is to go to COLLEGE or the military, wait until you can commit, you, nor the dog, will regret it.

[Jespah]

Sage you are saying that you Husky Nannuk can't run or jog with you right now because of age. You need to know it will be well over a year for a puppy to be able to pariticpate in physical activity that strenuous. There bones need to be developed and fused before that much wear and tear.

I live in Toronto where there are lots of Huskies - my first Corgi Riley had a best friend that was a Siberian Husky - Riley could flip and pin her in a second. They loved playing together - but it's not just combinations of breeds - it's personalities as much as anything.

[Sage]

Thanks for the advice everyone!! It really helped!!

As for Checkers, I might take you up on that offer.

Tan: He's a mechanic, that about all they get to hold..LOL. Best of Wishes to you and him!

MGM: Well, if I live with me parents or not, I still take full responsablilty for the Nannuk, including Taking him out for walks, training, feeding, etc. My parents expect nothing less of me, and they don't nessacarally take care[in ANY way] of my dog. I take full care of my dog. I even pay for him myself. He sleeps in my room, etc... Sometimes I don't even think I'll be able to deploy into the military. What I want to do in the Airforce is nearly impossible without surgery on my eyes. i useally just enjoy training and the 3:30am jogs and running for my benefit.

Jespah: I know as much as I could know at my age about dogs in general. Dogs are my life, and I don't think I would be able to live without them. I know that they need to grow, It not like I'm gonna go out and work the dog to death! But yeah, I'll 'play' with him until he's tired of playing. Most of my 'Play' time is PT [physical trianing] or just hanging out at the abandoned park that I live close to. I think that Nannuk will be able to handle a puppy, he has that werid "Father" sence to him[ meaning he is gentle and will put the pup in his place, if he HAS to] He useally doesn't mind pups.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by Sage
Thanks for the advice everyone!! It really helped!!
MGM: Well, if I live with me parents or not, I still take full responsablilty for the Nannuk, including Taking him out for walks, training, feeding, etc. My parents expect nothing less of me, and they don't nessacarally take care[in ANY way

of my dog. I take full care of my dog. I even pay for him myself. He sleeps in my room, etc... Sometimes I don't even think I'll be able to deploy into the military. What I want to do in the Airforce is nearly impossible without surgery on my eyes. i useally just enjoy training and the 3:30am jogs and running for my benefit.

I find it interesting that at 17 you have such discipline in regards to your getting up at such an early hour to jog. What's your secret?, you can help me get my kids out of bed in the morning at 6 a.m. Are you still in school? I don't know if you are male or female, but if you were my daughter I would not want her out at such an hour jogging, even with a dog.

So you pay for all of Nannuk's expenses with regards to vet care and food? Would your parents expect you to also pay for a New Corgi and all the expenses required with that also? - I am just curious because how would a 1 year old going to college do that? You said if you didn't go into the service, you would go to college.

Now how does Nannuk Handle those Corgis that your co-worker brings in to work ?- You said they go out in back to play but you said that all Nannuk wants to do now is eat, sleep and go for a slow walk and that he doesn't want to get up or anything. I would think that if he is acting like this, he wouldn't be too thrilled to have 2 Corgis wanting to engage in play with him.

Since you have an aging dog right now, I guess what is your hurry to get another pup - is this for the main purpose of having a dog to "train/jog with?

And by the way, would be nice if you could post a Picture of Nannuk, would love to see him

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by Sage

Thanks for the advice everyone!! It really helped!!

As for Checkers, I might take you up on that offer.

Tan: He's a mechanic, that about all they get to hold..LOL. Best of Wishes to you and him!

MGM: Well, if I live with me parents or not, I still take full responsablilty for the Nannuk, including Taking him out for walks, training, feeding, etc. My parents expect nothing less of me, and they don't nessacarally take care[in ANY way] of my dog. I take full care of my dog. I even pay for him myself. He sleeps in my room, etc... Sometimes I don't even think I'll be able to deploy into the military. What I want to do in the Airforce is nearly impossible without surgery on my eyes. i useally just enjoy training and the 3:30am jogs and running for my benefit.

Jespah: I know as much as I could know at my age about dogs in general. Dogs are my life, and I don't think I would be able to live without them. I know that they need to grow, It not like I'm gonna go out and work the dog to death! But yeah, I'll 'play' with him until he's tired of playing. Most of my 'Play' time is PT [physical trianing] or just hanging out at the abandoned park that I live close to. I think that Nannuk will be able to handle a puppy, he has that werid "Father" sence to him[ meaning he is gentle and will put the pup in his place, if he HAS to] He useally doesn't mind pups.

I find it interesting that at 17 you have such discipline in regards to your getting up at such an early hour to jog. What's your secret?, you can help me get my kids out of bed in the morning at 6 a.m. Are you still in school? I don't know if you are male or female, but if you were my daughter I would not want her out at such an hour jogging, even with a dog.

So you pay for all of Nannuk's expenses with regards to vet care and food? Would your parents expect you to also pay for a New Corgi and all the expenses required with that also? - I am just curious because how would a 17 year old going to college do that? You said if you didn't go into the service, you would go to college.

Now how does Nannuk Handle those Corgis that your co-worker brings in to work ?- You said they go out in back to play but you said that all Nannuk wants to do now is eat, sleep and go for a slow walk and that he doesn't want to get up or anything. I would think that if he is acting like this, he wouldn't be too thrilled to have 2 Corgis wanting to engage in play with him.

Since you have an aging dog right now, I guess what is your hurry to get another pup - is this for the main purpose of having a dog to "train/jog with?

And by the way, would be nice if you could post a Picture of Nannuk for everyone to see.

I am a bit confused though, I found Nannuk on Dogster but it says he is 3 years old and you said Nannuk is going on 8?

[darci]

Hello Sage and welcome to the board.
I have a 19 yr old son and I wish he had half the focus you seem to have. I am so thrilled when I meet young people as much like yourself that have their head on straight.
If you dont mind my asking, what are you wanting to do in the airforce ? You mentioned eye surgery, are you leaning toward flying ?

I dont think the military reccomends lasik for flyers or jumpers its a different procedure and I am drawing a blank.

It's fantastic that your parents are able to afford to help you and pay for your college, your very lucky. Most parents are unable to pay for college nowdays.

My Ex hubby was in the navy, my hubby is retired from the army, brother also in the navy etc....... None in the airforce though. However when my son first entertained the thoughts of joining I encouraged him to consider airforce.

As for getting a corgi, I have to say I have been around animals all my life and when I got Darci ( my 2 1/2 yr old ) the first few months I was almost overwhelmed. LOL I thought to myself what was I thinking.

But we got through it, and I know have an 8 month old male (Egan). I have to say he was much easier to train as far as housebreaking. I wasnt as overwhelmed with him.

How long have you worked at the vet's office?

You said your SH is 8, with hip problems, is it HD? What kind of diet are you feeding him ? What supplements are you using if any ?

Oh and I saw that you are a runner, so is hubby, but corgi's dont tend to be good at jogging with you. Those little legs just cant keep up for long runs.
Sprints they are great at, but not distance.

What I think everyone here was talking about with a young corgi, is no jumping, or stairs. or climbing etc.... because of vertebrae bone formation. No agility until roughly age 14-18 months old.

You may be fully aware of all these things, if so just ignore. But we dont know you and are trying to cram our many years of experience into a short thread. We arent trying to treat you like a newby to the animal world, so please dont take offense to our comments.

[Sage]

Corgimom: Let's just say that I'm a very early riser.^.^. As for Nannuk being the lazy bum he is, for some reason, around other dogs, he's all playful and such, and because is only me, my mom, my sister, my dad, and him, there is no other dogs for him to play with. Yes, I am still in school, but I get off early to go to work. I have time in the evening to be with my dogs, Since I get off only a hour after my school times are ended. My vet bills are reduced 'cuz I work at the Animal Clinic. I have no clue, But the stupid computer is messing up my stuff, including the fact that he's 8 and not 3. Nuk is a complex dog in my opinion. But the training is only a fraction of why I want a puppy, much less a corgi puppy. As I said before. I LOVE dogs! I was born and raised up with dogs. Since I was raised with dogs, I love to be around them! That's the only suppliment that I could really pay for,[ as I'm saving for a corgi, paying for my current dog, and paying for my cat also. I have a cat, she's 6 years old, and she's starting to get older also, but of course, cats useally last a long time.^.^ I don't think I could help your kids, they sound as if they'll be mad. BTW I'm a boy. MY parents MIGHT help me out if I get a new dog. But maybe just a little bit.

Darci: I wanted to be a pilot of a NightHawk [A steathfighter jet]. My frind told me once that there is a special procidure that you have to go through if you have eye problems.I've worked at the vet's office for roughly two years, in January. Nuk is fed Iams senor dog food, mixed with wet dog food. Other than his hips, he's pretty much healthy, I give him calcuim tablets in his food. My grandparents/aunts and uncles were all in the Airforce. I planned on taking
thier spot. My parents really didn't favor going into the military, their scared that I would get killed. I know it's a possiblity, But I know that I wouldn't go down without a fight. I wouldn't go down easly.

[Sage]

so yeah....Anybody else?

[darci]

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) I think is the procedure approved for military pilots.

Below is a link you might want to check out. Diet and supplements can greatly improve his comfort level as well as increase his lifespan. I would really look at decreasing the grains in his diet as heavy grains cause an increase in inflammation. Its a great site !!
http://www.dogaware.com/arthritis.html

I just registered my son today in college, God help us all he wants to be a high school history teacher.....LOL

Your friend that you work with that has corgi's does she know of any great breeders ? Or the vet you work with ?

Search our site, in the past we have had some great advice on what to look for in a breeder.

[Sage]

She didn't get hers from a breeder. And I've heard good things bout Celestial[sp?] Kennels, and I might go with them. I haven't really found any other breeders that are down here. Most of them that I've found at all the way across the country. It would take both me and my parents some $$ to fly from here to there and back. I know I could drive, but that'll take me even longer, plus since I'm still in school, I can't miss too much of that.

Right now I'm at home sick. I started to get a cold last night, and now I'm not feeling so good.

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Sage

She didn't get hers from a breeder.

Rescue perhaps?

And I've heard good things bout Celestial[sp?] Kennels, and I might go with them.

Never heard of them, but have requested information from someone in the area who may be familiar with them. I did peruse their website and saw nothing about health testing.

I haven't really found any other breeders that are down here.

So you didn't bother to check out the link I sent for the Sunshine PWC Club? I've got about a 1/2 dozen names just off the top of my head of Pem breeders in FL. There's also an annual picnic in November. (I think this illustrates the point MGM made in another thread. <sigh>)

Right now I'm at home sick. I started to get a cold last night, and now I'm not feeling so good.

Hope you feel better soon and take this down time to do more research on breeders.

Debbie

[Sage]

I've checked the out, and the rescues aren't updated very often. Also, I've found a few on Puppyfind.com . I've checked the list of breeders. I'm just trying to see if some of them have puppies or not.....I'm sorry.....
And I actually found a breeder that happened to be a few streets down from my old house [this was earlier this year] And she told me that she wasn't breeding this year..

What do you mean by you didn't find any heath testing on the site?

Point that MGM made??
The picnic would've already past by now, seeing that's it's December.

[glencorgi]

Okay, I have a nephew your age who lives with me. My answers will be given as if I were talking with him and trying to get him to use his brain.

Originally Posted by Sage

I've checked the out,

And what responses did you get from any of the Breeders?

and the rescues aren't updated very often.

But did you e-mail them and ask about any others they might have? Rescue is done by volunteers with a semblance of lives of their own. Sometimes things get going at a really fast pace, so not every dog does get posted. IF you are sincere and interested in this route, then it would be prudent to send in an application and begin a dialogue with them now. Same adice applies to any real Breeder from the Sunshine PWC club.

Also, I've found a few on Puppyfind.com .

I'm sure you have and probably just in time for Christmas right?

I've checked the list of breeders. I'm just trying to see if some of them have puppies or not.....I'm sorry.....

No need to apologize. From what you said though getting a corgi or a puppy was not something that you would be able to do immediately. You mentioned still paying for your dog and your cat and that you were saving up for the corgi. IF that is true, then getting on a waiting list for a puppy or a rescue would be a wise move to make.

And I actually found a breeder that happened to be a few streets down from my old house [this was earlier this year] And she told me that she wasn't breeding this year..

So if it is someone who knows and whom you know, then getting on her waiting list might be a good idea don't you think?

What do you mean by you didn't find any heath testing on the site?

Exactly what I said, there was no mention of any health testing done on the parents. Now you have said you have done a lot of researching about corgis, visited a lot of sites, and been doing a lot of investigating into the breed. In this you should have come across three major health issues that all Pembroke breeding stock should be tested for. Pop quiz time , what are the health issues? and what clearances should a prospective puppy buyer be looking for? I'll even give a "cheat sheet." The answers can be found in the looking for a puppy threads on Go Corgi.

Point that MGM made??

That was in reference to another thread. Don't worry about it.

The picnic would've already past by now, seeing that's it's December.

Yes, but it is something you can put on your calendar for next year.

Debbie