Breed of the Week: Corgi

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      As requested of  a friend, this week's breed of the week is the Corgi.  There are two types of corgis; the Pembroke Welsh Corgi and the Cardigan Corgi. The two breeds are pretty similar except that the Pembroke has a short tail and the Cardigan has a long tail.  Both types are small dogs, about 20 to 35 pounds, with short legs. They also have pointed ears and come in a variety of coat colors like black, red, tan, or a mix of the colors often with white incorporated in.  The average lifespan of the Corgi is 12-15 years.
     The corgis started in Wales and were bred to be herding dogs.  Since they were low to the ground they would not be kicked by cattle as easily as bigger dogs.  Corgis were another royal dog and many have lived in Buckingham palace, including Dookie, King George VI's dog.  Pembroke and Cardigan Corgi's were considered one breed of dog until 1934 when they were recognized as separate breeds by the Kennel Club in Britain. 
   As many people know corgis are a very fluffy dog. They have wirey hair and they do shed, but unless you have allergies I wouldn't let this bother you too much because their great temperament outweighs the negative of shedding.  Brushing them daily can help minimize the shedding.
   Corgis are a great family dog.  They are very smart and easy to train, including house training.  They can be stubborn though and may only do what they want to at some times (I find it kind of funny when dogs act stubborn).  They are good with children, except they may try and herd them because of their instincts (they can be trained not to do this).  Corgis are very protective of their owners, so it is important to socialize them especially at a young age. They are usually great with other pets as long as they get used to them by socializing. They are also a very talkative breed of dog and have a loud bark.  Corgi's have a lot of energy so you should exercise them regularly and walks are a great way to do this.
Overall the Corgi is a very friendly, and funny dog that would make a great addition to your family.

Info from:

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/cardigancorgi.htm

http://www.justdogbreeds.com/pembroke-welsh-corgi.html

http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/pembroke-welsh-corgi

http://www.corgicorner.com/info.htm