Corgi

Anonymous

There are two types of Corgi's. The Penbroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Both breeds have similar life spans and the main cause of death are similar in both breeds, being cancer and old age. However, the Pembroke breed has shown a higher proportion of deaths attributed to either kidney failure or urethral obstruction. Both breeds can suffer from eye conditions such as progressive retinal atrophy and canine glaucoma. Other health issues both breeds can be known for are musculoskelatal issues such as arthritis and slipped disc's. Both breeds should have help getting on and off high surfaces such as furniture, or be given stairs or a step up to help keep health issues at bay.

Anonymous

The level of autism your son has will depend on if the Pembroke Welsh Corgi will be able to adapt to the house hold or not. If your son has frequent aggressive moments where he lashes out and has hurt himself or someone before (of course not on purpose) then I would not suggest a dog of this breed or a puppy at all. However, if your son has a mild or moderate form of autism and does not have aggressive tendencies because of his condition; then this breed should do very well with your family. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is very loyal, loving, sweet and intuitive with its owner and family. They are also a bit stubborn, but of course make up for it with their well known "puppy-dog eyes". Getting your dog young so that he/she can be exposed to your sons average daily routine and behaviors is best so that the dog can know the signs of when to leave your son be, or when to ask for affection or attention.

Anonymous

If the dog is raised around chickens as a puppy and has been trained to leave them be then the dog should do just fine. The Corgi is a natural farm dog that enjoys the puttering around of farm work.

Anonymous

Just remember...Corgis ARE herding dogs..they WILL herd almost anything, esp if it runs from them! But they won't hurt your birds if you train from the start that it's ok to herd, but not hurt. Supervise the herding activity at all times until your puppy matures and understands the rules. Should not be any problem. I watched a 20 lb female herd a 2000 Lb horse!

Anonymous

You do not have any obligation to tell the breeder of your puppy. However, as a breeder I would hope that if there was something wrong with one of my puppies my new puppy owners would tell me. As I have good relationships with my new puppy owners, I would feel there would be unsaid tension between you and I if you never told me. Sometimes Giardia does not show symptoms as quick in adult dogs as it does in puppies. So your breeder may simply not know. Please contact him and let him know so that he can have the rest of the litter checked out, and mamma dog as well. Also whatever other dogs he owns can be checked. You should ask for the contact information for the other puppy owners of your puppy's litter and contact them yourself to make sure they know. Posting it anywhere else is up to you, but it would depend on my breeder's reaction to the news as to whether or not I post in any public forum about the Giardia. As it is as easily caught as Parvo or Kennel Cough. I hope your puppy is okay and I hope that all the other puppies, mamma dog and whatever other dogs the breeder may have are all okay.

Anonymous

The Corgi breed does shed, however, a light brushing twice a week for 20 minutes and a high-quality dog food will keep the shedding to a minimum. Adult Corgi's can adjust and adapt to a new home with minimal problems as long as the owners are dog-savvy and have done their research on the breed.

Anonymous

Corgis shed an unbelievable amount!! I have two now and they are worth every bit of work but you have to vacuum daily!