Hello, my name is Pat

quillimena · 01-13-2007, 03:31 AM

Greetings. I am about to adopt a rescue dog that I've been told is a corgi mix. I'm not sure what the mix is, but from checking on the internet, I'm guessing he might be mixed with labrador retriever.

I don't know a great deal about dog breeds; would anyone in the forum be able to make an educated guess at what his parents may have been? What I've read about the temperment of both breeds is encouraging and the rescue has told me he's a lovely young fellow just under a year old and 'loves everybody'. The picture isn't the best, but if all goes well, I'll post a better one. If this forum is for purebred corgis only, please let me know. Thanks everyone!

Michael Romanos · 01-13-2007, 03:59 AM

Hi
You're perfectly welcome to join this website. It does look like you are about to bring home a Lab-Corgi cross. The fusion could produce anything but I expect only good will come of it - generally Labs and Corgis have beautiful natures. As far as pure bred dogs go, the Lab would far and away be the world's number one. And just why? Well for starters they are a happy go lucky medium size dog who love everyone.

quillimena · 01-13-2007, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Hi
You're perfectly welcome to join this website. It does look like you are about to bring home a Lab-Corgi cross. The fusion could produce anything but I expect only good will come of it - generally Labs and Corgis have beautiful natures. As far as pure bred dogs go, the Lab would far and away be the world's number one. And just why? Well for starters they are a happy go lucky medium size dog who love everyone.

Michael, that is such reassuring feedback! Thank you. I've been reading through the posts - very entertaining and enlightening! I had no idea corgis were such an interesting breed. I am hoping the adoption process goes smoothly and that the little fellow will be happy here. I work during the day and live in a condo so I need a dog that is relatively quiet. Dogs are welcome as long as they don't become a 'nuisance' according to the condo rules. Do you have any good suggestions or know of any good websites that would address the barking problem, should it arise? Also any advice on welcoming him home? Thanks again for your input!

Michael Romanos · 01-13-2007, 04:41 AM

Well I would cross that bridge only if it ever happens. Chances are seventy - thirty that you won't get a one year dog who will suddenly become a nervous and long winded talker ie bark at everything and bark at being alone for lenghty periods. Just make him feel at home from the onset, a lot of time spent with him for the first several days would be advantageous, make sure he is comfortable and has things to do ie playthings, chew things and see if you can get a friend, neighbour, relation or hired help, to spend 30 minutes-one hour with him in the middle of most days you are away. at least for the first several weeks.

Dillydoodle · 01-13-2007, 05:43 AM

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corgimom · 01-13-2007, 08:28 AM

I think the dog looks more like a beagle/lab mix, but then again, it is hard to tell. Either way, if he has a pleasant personality then that is great and adopting a rescue is always a great thing.

Michael, what characteristics do you see that make you think there is some Corgi in him?; I'm not sure what they are.

Good luck to you with your new companion.

Jespah · 01-13-2007, 08:36 AM

Hello Nova Scotia and welcome!

From the colouring and size he could also be a Toller mix - what is that? Well one of the true Canadian breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller for short. They too, look a little fox like and in fact they behave like them and are bred to work along the waterways and toll birds so the hunters can shoot them. They are a lovely breed, smaller than a Lab, but have wonderful personalities. So, if he is part Toller - you will have a good mix.

I agree with Michael, don't try and solve a problem you don't have yet. You'll need to know why something is happening before you can try and stop it.

quillimena · 01-14-2007, 05:36 AM

Thank you, everyone. I don't have the little fellow yet; I haven't met him either (I just feel like I have - lol!). The shelter has been keeping an eye open for me and think he might be a good match. He's in a shelter in another city but (if he wasn't adopted by someone at the rescue yesterday) will be coming to my area today. I've been told he is about 25 pounds, 11 months old and is 'gentle and loves people'. I'll send more info and better pictures if all goes well.

tandemgal · 01-14-2007, 07:47 AM

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Peggy · 01-14-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by quillimena

Greetings. I am about to adopt a rescue dog that I've been told is a corgi mix. I'm not sure what the mix is, but from checking on the internet, I'm guessing he might be mixed with labrador retriever.

I don't know a great deal about dog breeds; would anyone in the forum be able to make an educated guess at what his parents may have been?

I'm pretty good at ID'ing dog breeds. Send me the photo to taflarpwc@yahoo.com

Peggy

Peggy · 01-14-2007, 05:59 PM

Is the picture under your name the dog you're talking about? If so I don't see any corgi in that dog.

How big is the dog? My first thought was dachshund. That's what I see in the face.

Let me know how big he is. If short my guess is dachshund mix.

Peggy

quillimena · 01-15-2007, 02:53 PM

Hello everyone. Unfortunately the shelter contacted me today to say that 'the little guy' was adopted on Sunday. They will continue looking for a pet for me. I've learned quite a bit about corgis in the few days I've been a member. If a corgi or a corgi mix come my way, I would be very pleased to have one. I've enjoyed looking at all your fur-kids; they are all such wonderful looking animals. Thank you all so much for sharing; you were a great resource.

Michael Romanos · 01-15-2007, 08:40 PM

Odds are you will deliberately look for a Corgi or a Corgi cross though A cross dog should never be referred to as a one breed dog because of the mixed characteristics and traits.

01-13-2007, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
quillimena Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 6 Images: 1	Hello, my name is Pat Greetings. I am about to adopt a rescue dog that I've been told is a corgi mix. I'm not sure what the mix is, but from checking on the internet, I'm guessing he might be mixed with labrador retriever. I don't know a great deal about dog breeds; would anyone in the forum be able to make an educated guess at what his parents may have been? What I've read about the temperment of both breeds is encouraging and the rescue has told me he's a lovely young fellow just under a year old and 'loves everybody'. The picture isn't the best, but if all goes well, I'll post a better one. If this forum is for purebred corgis only, please let me know. Thanks everyone!

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Jespah Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 1,024 Images: 5	Hello Nova Scotia and welcome! From the colouring and size he could also be a Toller mix - what is that? Well one of the true Canadian breeds, like Labrador Retrievers, is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, or Toller for short. They too, look a little fox like and in fact they behave like them and are bred to work along the waterways and toll birds so the hunters can shoot them. They are a lovely breed, smaller than a Lab, but have wonderful personalities. So, if he is part Toller - you will have a good mix. I agree with Michael, don't try and solve a problem you don't have yet. You'll need to know why something is happening before you can try and stop it. __________________ Deb Toronto, ON, Canada Rupert Jemma

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01-13-2007, 03:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 4,896 Images: 2	Hi You're perfectly welcome to join this website. It does look like you are about to bring home a Lab-Corgi cross. The fusion could produce anything but I expect only good will come of it - generally Labs and Corgis have beautiful natures. As far as pure bred dogs go, the Lab would far and away be the world's number one. And just why? Well for starters they are a happy go lucky medium size dog who love everyone.

01-13-2007, 04:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 4,896 Images: 2	Well I would cross that bridge only if it ever happens. Chances are seventy - thirty that you won't get a one year dog who will suddenly become a nervous and long winded talker ie bark at everything and bark at being alone for lenghty periods. Just make him feel at home from the onset, a lot of time spent with him for the first several days would be advantageous, make sure he is comfortable and has things to do ie playthings, chew things and see if you can get a friend, neighbour, relation or hired help, to spend 30 minutes-one hour with him in the middle of most days you are away. at least for the first several weeks.

01-13-2007, 08:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	I think the dog looks more like a beagle/lab mix, but then again, it is hard to tell. Either way, if he has a pleasant personality then that is great and adopting a rescue is always a great thing. Michael, what characteristics do you see that make you think there is some Corgi in him?; I'm not sure what they are. Good luck to you with your new companion.

01-14-2007, 05:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
quillimena Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 6 Images: 1	Thank you, everyone. I don't have the little fellow yet; I haven't met him either (I just feel like I have - lol!). The shelter has been keeping an eye open for me and think he might be a good match. He's in a shelter in another city but (if he wasn't adopted by someone at the rescue yesterday) will be coming to my area today. I've been told he is about 25 pounds, 11 months old and is 'gentle and loves people'. I'll send more info and better pictures if all goes well.

01-14-2007, 05:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Peggy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 1,489	Is the picture under your name the dog you're talking about? If so I don't see any corgi in that dog. How big is the dog? My first thought was dachshund. That's what I see in the face. Let me know how big he is. If short my guess is dachshund mix. Peggy

01-15-2007, 02:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
quillimena Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 6 Images: 1	Hello everyone. Unfortunately the shelter contacted me today to say that 'the little guy' was adopted on Sunday. They will continue looking for a pet for me. I've learned quite a bit about corgis in the few days I've been a member. If a corgi or a corgi mix come my way, I would be very pleased to have one. I've enjoyed looking at all your fur-kids; they are all such wonderful looking animals. Thank you all so much for sharing; you were a great resource.

01-15-2007, 08:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
Michael Romanos Global Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Silverstream (near Wellington, the capital of NZ) Posts: 4,896 Images: 2	Odds are you will deliberately look for a Corgi or a Corgi cross though A cross dog should never be referred to as a one breed dog because of the mixed characteristics and traits.

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