Corgi Dogs – The Temperament
Corgi dogs are adorable little dogs, but what do you do when your family has several of them, and/or when you want to introduce some other breed of dog into the family? The American Kennel Club does not allow any more than three per household with Corgis, so if you have a large number of these dogs, or plan on breeding more than three Corgis, then it’s time to think about some obedience training for your dog(s). Some people keep several Corgis in regular small puppy stock, and only bring their first baby home after several months of continuous exposure to the breed. I prefer a mix of small dogs and older dogs in a puppy mill and have never had any serious problems with them. Corgis just don’t make good pets for children under the age of seven, and even then, there are probably too many “cute” Corgis in that age range for me to take on alone. Corgis can be wonderful companions for older kids, but unless your child is very brave, outgoing, and well-adjusted, a Corgi may cause problems.
So if you want to keep a purebred Corgi (either a male or female), what should you do to be sure you won’t be raising an unhappy pet? Well, you could join the Kennel Club, which would require that you show the necessary standards for Corgi dogs, such as excellent temperament, good health and a low incidence of illness or injury. Although it isn’t required, I strongly recommend it, because if you show up at a Corgi rescue shelter with an A+ Corgi puppy and no history of health problems, you’ll probably get taken immediately (the Corgi breeder will probably be much more concerned about the Corgi dogs themselves, rather than the A+ puppies). And I’ve seen many Corgis with serious health problems, and I’ve also seen a great many abandoned Corgis that were left for dead because they couldn’t support themselves.
It’s best to avoid Corgi dogs with some of the other Corgi breeds, and to stay away from purebred Corgis with the Kelpie temperament. However, it doesn’t have to be hard. You just need to know what to look for. If you take the time to do a little bit of research about the Corgi temperament and history, you’ll find that owning a calm, docile Corgi dog is probably the best choice for most families.