Pembroke & Cardigan Welsh Corgi

PupsnPonies · 12-01-2007, 01:31 PM

Hi,
My name is Wynn. We just got our first Corgi ( early Christmas for my teen aged daughter

. Having always been a "big dog" person, I felt like I was in brand new territory here but the more I am learning, the more I realize that Corgis are, indeed, "big dogs" in a smaller dog "suit"!!
Lots of great information here, glad to find the forum.

Louwants · 12-01-2007, 02:20 PM

Welcome Wynn! You will find a great bunch of people and information here. I have a 3yr. old Red and white pembroke corgi and a 6 yr corgi/chow mix. What did your daughter name her dog? That is the best part.....thinking of a name to fit the personality.

Jane Austen · 12-01-2007, 03:00 PM

Probably a good thing to get the puppy early as it gets really hectic for families around Christmas. He/she is beautiful/handsome. I love the white markings. Welcome to the group.
PupsnPonies? Do you have horses/ponies?

KJohnson · 12-01-2007, 03:20 PM

haha. welcome. and you are right, they are "big dogs" in a lil dog suit.

I have a 14 week old fawn and white named Westin!
I love that the puppies ears stand up already! Westin has one up, the other one hasn't quite made it yet. makes for an interesting picture!
be sure to let us know the puppies name!
congratulations on your new addition!

PupsnPonies · 12-01-2007, 05:59 PM

Hi,
His name is "Tucker" ( after a favorite pony friend of my daughter's). He went without a name for a couple of days while we tried out names. He has a significant overshot bite(which is kind of how we ended up with him, long story, and yes, his breeder is spaying the mom as she's had 2 overshots with 2 different males, don't know any more) and she briefly toyed with calling him "Austin" (after Austin Powers with the overbite). I have a suspicion also, that he may be somewhat "fluffy" as his coat does not look like most of the Corgi 3 month old puppies that I've seen but we'll see. We'll love him regardless!
Yes, we have horses! My first memory of a Corgi was when I was a kid riding horses and my instructor had 3 Pembrokes. My daughter shows and sees Corgis as the shows and fell in love with them.
Regarding Christmas, yes, that was the idea. We started looking early and actually got him at the beginning of Thanksgiving holidays ( we were all off, I'm a teacher) so we had 5 days off with him when he first got home!
Thanks so much for the replies!! We are very excited!
Wynn

chips dad · 12-01-2007, 07:59 PM

Hello and welcome to the Board. Beautiful pup that you have and you will learn alot on this Board. Just as a precaution, You may want to watch the roof of his mouth to make sure those bottom canines don't puncture the roof of his mouth. I would check it on an almost daily basis. You may want to consider having the bottom canines pulled. Not a serious surgery but may save you alot of expense and grief in the future. If the bottom canine goes through the roof of his mouth, you will have a very serious problem.

PupsnPonies · 12-01-2007, 08:32 PM

Chips Dad,
Thank you so much for the tip! When I saw that he had an overshot bite, I spent quite a bit of time doing some research as I can see that his bottom canines are on the inside of his top ones. (I raised and showed Bernese Mountain Dogs in the 80's and 90's and I watched my puppies carefully for bite anomalies. With those guys, a "tight" scissor bite as a puppy could often move into and even and underbite if there was a genetic tendency.). I had him in to see my vet last week and showed him the bite and he also said we'd need to watch it and possibly pull the lower canines once the permanent teeth came in.
I just wish I'd found this forum sooner. I did a ton of research on this and came up with many dead ends, it's good to know there are folks here that have dealth with this successfully!
Wynn

Peggy · 12-01-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PupsnPonies

I have a suspicion also, that he may be somewhat "fluffy" as his coat does not look like most of the Corgi 3 month old puppies that I've seen but we'll see. We'll love him regardless!

Does he have feathering on his ears? The picture you have up as your avatar doesn't look fluffy to me. Do you have another picture you could post to the forum?

Peggy

chips dad · 12-02-2007, 06:33 AM

You are welcome. Dale had to have his puppy canines pulled at 8 weeks and then his adult canines when he was neutered. The holes pop through so quickly it is hard to catch them in time. There is a new procedure in this area for pulling the lower canines and isn't as hard on the dog. Also, it is much easier on the pup to have them pulled early then to wait until they are older. I have had both experiences. You may want to consider a smaller kibble, raised food dishes and smaller toys. They seem to do much better. Any questions, please don't be afraid to ask me. This is one topic I have much experience with. If I ever have another pup with overbite, I will automatically have the baby canines pulled and then the adult canines when neutered or spayed.

PupsnPonies · 12-02-2007, 08:58 AM

Peggy,
I'm attempting to upload 2 close up head shots of Tucker that show the feathering. For maintenance, I would prefer that he not turn out fluffy but he'll be loved either way! Neither of his parents were fluffy ( but I think it's a recessive gene, right?). Any and all opinions on fluffy or not fluffy would be MUCH appreciated

!!
Chips dad,
Thanks for the information! When I showed my vet the bite at his first visit, he looked at his canines and said something about the upper and lower canines not being "locked" ?? so we could wait until he got his permanent canines. I have no problem being proactive with the baby teeth if I need to !! I'll ask again at his 15 week shots. Any idea what he meant by waiting because they were not "locked"?
You guys are awesome!!
Wynn

MyPemCharlie · 12-02-2007, 10:17 AM

Awww! Tucker is beautiful, fluffy or not fluffy. I don't have enough Corgi experience to tell you if he is or not....but what a cutie.

I think your vet meant that the upper and lower canines are not rubbing against each other..."locking" up.

KJohnson · 12-02-2007, 10:49 AM

I was just thinking about Westin's "fluffiness" this morning!
if anyone has any info on it, please let me know!
Westin is WAY fluffier than any Corgi I've ever seen before, and it looks like Tucker is going to be the same way!

chips dad · 12-02-2007, 11:27 AM

Probably - locking up has nothing to do with the holes that he could get in the top of his mouth. My vet told me the same thing about Chip and Chip ended up with a hole that almost went through the bone into his sinus cavity. Not trying to scare you, I would just watch and if he gets a small pinhole showing in the roof of his mouth. Schedule the pulling. Since I have had theirs pulled, I haven't had a bit of problem. I wish I had done it sooner with Chip. Long story.

glencorgi · 12-02-2007, 12:49 PM

The boys look like they might end up have a bit more of a plush coat, but nothing definitely fluffy about either one of them yet.

Debbie

Vannette · 12-02-2007, 01:20 PM

Tucker is a teddy bear.

12-01-2007, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
PupsnPonies Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: deep south Posts: 37	Hi! Hi, My name is Wynn. We just got our first Corgi ( early Christmas for my teen aged daughter. Having always been a "big dog" person, I felt like I was in brand new territory here but the more I am learning, the more I realize that Corgis are, indeed, "big dogs" in a smaller dog "suit"!! Lots of great information here, glad to find the forum.

12-01-2007, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Louwants Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, Ohio Posts: 382	Welcome Wynn! You will find a great bunch of people and information here. I have a 3yr. old Red and white pembroke corgi and a 6 yr corgi/chow mix. What did your daughter name her dog? That is the best part.....thinking of a name to fit the personality. __________________ Lou Ann "A corgi smile cures all ails" Duncan Donut http://www.dogster.com/dogs/288774 Chloe http://www.dogster.com/dogs/288750

12-01-2007, 03:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jane Austen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: .Massachusetts Posts: 819	Probably a good thing to get the puppy early as it gets really hectic for families around Christmas. He/she is beautiful/handsome. I love the white markings. Welcome to the group. PupsnPonies? Do you have horses/ponies? Last edited by Jane Austen; 12-01-2007 at 03:04 PM.

12-02-2007, 10:17 AM	#11 (permalink)
MyPemCharlie Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,345	Awww! Tucker is beautiful, fluffy or not fluffy. I don't have enough Corgi experience to tell you if he is or not....but what a cutie. I think your vet meant that the upper and lower canines are not rubbing against each other..."locking" up. __________________ Chris & Charlie He Ain't Heavy, He's My Corgi!

12-01-2007, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
KJohnson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 190	haha. welcome. and you are right, they are "big dogs" in a lil dog suit. I have a 14 week old fawn and white named Westin! I love that the puppies ears stand up already! Westin has one up, the other one hasn't quite made it yet. makes for an interesting picture! be sure to let us know the puppies name! congratulations on your new addition!

12-01-2007, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
PupsnPonies Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: deep south Posts: 37	Hi, His name is "Tucker" ( after a favorite pony friend of my daughter's). He went without a name for a couple of days while we tried out names. He has a significant overshot bite(which is kind of how we ended up with him, long story, and yes, his breeder is spaying the mom as she's had 2 overshots with 2 different males, don't know any more) and she briefly toyed with calling him "Austin" (after Austin Powers with the overbite). I have a suspicion also, that he may be somewhat "fluffy" as his coat does not look like most of the Corgi 3 month old puppies that I've seen but we'll see. We'll love him regardless! Yes, we have horses! My first memory of a Corgi was when I was a kid riding horses and my instructor had 3 Pembrokes. My daughter shows and sees Corgis as the shows and fell in love with them. Regarding Christmas, yes, that was the idea. We started looking early and actually got him at the beginning of Thanksgiving holidays ( we were all off, I'm a teacher) so we had 5 days off with him when he first got home! Thanks so much for the replies!! We are very excited! Wynn

12-01-2007, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
chips dad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	Hello and welcome to the Board. Beautiful pup that you have and you will learn alot on this Board. Just as a precaution, You may want to watch the roof of his mouth to make sure those bottom canines don't puncture the roof of his mouth. I would check it on an almost daily basis. You may want to consider having the bottom canines pulled. Not a serious surgery but may save you alot of expense and grief in the future. If the bottom canine goes through the roof of his mouth, you will have a very serious problem.

12-01-2007, 08:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
PupsnPonies Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: deep south Posts: 37	Chips Dad, Thank you so much for the tip! When I saw that he had an overshot bite, I spent quite a bit of time doing some research as I can see that his bottom canines are on the inside of his top ones. (I raised and showed Bernese Mountain Dogs in the 80's and 90's and I watched my puppies carefully for bite anomalies. With those guys, a "tight" scissor bite as a puppy could often move into and even and underbite if there was a genetic tendency.). I had him in to see my vet last week and showed him the bite and he also said we'd need to watch it and possibly pull the lower canines once the permanent teeth came in. I just wish I'd found this forum sooner. I did a ton of research on this and came up with many dead ends, it's good to know there are folks here that have dealth with this successfully! Wynn

12-02-2007, 06:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
chips dad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	You are welcome. Dale had to have his puppy canines pulled at 8 weeks and then his adult canines when he was neutered. The holes pop through so quickly it is hard to catch them in time. There is a new procedure in this area for pulling the lower canines and isn't as hard on the dog. Also, it is much easier on the pup to have them pulled early then to wait until they are older. I have had both experiences. You may want to consider a smaller kibble, raised food dishes and smaller toys. They seem to do much better. Any questions, please don't be afraid to ask me. This is one topic I have much experience with. If I ever have another pup with overbite, I will automatically have the baby canines pulled and then the adult canines when neutered or spayed.

12-02-2007, 10:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
KJohnson Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 190	I was just thinking about Westin's "fluffiness" this morning! if anyone has any info on it, please let me know! Westin is WAY fluffier than any Corgi I've ever seen before, and it looks like Tucker is going to be the same way!

12-02-2007, 11:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
chips dad Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 9	Probably - locking up has nothing to do with the holes that he could get in the top of his mouth. My vet told me the same thing about Chip and Chip ended up with a hole that almost went through the bone into his sinus cavity. Not trying to scare you, I would just watch and if he gets a small pinhole showing in the roof of his mouth. Schedule the pulling. Since I have had theirs pulled, I haven't had a bit of problem. I wish I had done it sooner with Chip. Long story.

12-02-2007, 12:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
glencorgi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Piedmont Triad, NC Posts: 2,549	The boys look like they might end up have a bit more of a plush coat, but nothing definitely fluffy about either one of them yet. Debbie

12-02-2007, 01:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
Vannette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maple Valley, Washington Posts: 225	Tucker is a teddy bear.

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