What to know about my first dog?
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The Pembroke is a very smart breed from the herding family. They need to be socialized with a bunch of other people, small children, and other pets early on so they become well adjusted and social. They bond very closely with their family and are "by your side" companions. They do require a fair amount of physical and mental activity/stimulation, but not as much as some other dogs like Border Collie or German Sheppard. They are not hyper dogs, just active. An adult pembroke will require at least 1 walk per day but most will do better with 2-3 walks. Standard seems to be about 2 miles/day. In addition to the walking, they will require 1 vigerous play session per day for about 20 minutes or so. Training them to fetch will be a good idea so you can just do that for a while and it will tire them out. Because the breed is so smart, they require some daily mental stimulation as well. Short 15 minute training sessions, dog puzzles, and toy food dispensers will accomplish this. Toys like the KONG and the BUSTER FOOD CUBE are a must for smart dogs. All corgi’s should attend obedience training early on and learn and potty train very quickly. They can be stubborn and require an "alpha" to be above them (YOU or your PARENTS/HUSBAND/WIFE) for them to behave properly. They are great watchdogs and tend to only bark as needed. I have met some Corgi’s (usually female) that barked a good amount, and others (usually boys) that never barked once while I was around them. As long as they are physically and mentally satisfied, barking will not be a problem. Lastly, you’ll want to get one from a reputable breeder. Visit the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America website and go to their breeder referal link. Select your state from the drop down and it will show a list of all the registered and reputable breeders in your state. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t know alot about corgi’s I have never owned one, although I do own a dog that I think has some Corgi in her. They were trained to be hunters, something you may want to take into consideration if you have cats. They may try to "herd" your cats. Here’s a site that explains the breed http://www.canadasguidetodogs.com/corgipembroke.htm
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i prefer chows and papillons
Look at: http://animal.discovery.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html
This can help you figure out the right dog for you and your lifestyle – all dogs have different needs.
Also look at: http://positively.com/
http://positively.com/2011/03/17/top-10-things-to-teach-your-dog/
http://positively.com/2011/04/21/nevermind-the-bollocks/
http://positively.com/positive-reinforcement/the-science-behind-the-philosophy/
http://positively.com/files/100101-bestfriends.pdf
http://positively.com/files/2009-11-04-babble.pdf
I like Corgi’s too and my Mom’s OBSESSED with the breed!!! If you really have the time, money, and the affection for one, GO FOR IT!!!