Meet the Breed - Corgi
Friday, October 2, 2020 10:38:11 AM America/Los_Angeles
You’re probably already somewhat familiar with the adorable Corgi. They’ve recently been getting a lot of press in social media and advertisements. And it’s no surprise--their short legs and perfectly fuzzy butts are simply irresistible!
But don’t be fooled by those cute stubby legs. According to the American Kennel Club, Corgis were bred by weavers from Flanders to herd cattle and sheep. A fun piece of Corgi breed information is that their muscular legs and low-set body allow them to be surprisingly quick and agile, as was necessary to herd animals all day long. Though they were not officially bred until the 1800s, their history goes as far back as the 1100s.
Corgis are generally white and tan but they can also have sable or even black coats. Other defining Corgi breed characteristics are their deep chests, upright ears, and rounded tail. They are medium-sized dogs that can weigh from 25-35 pounds, which make them appropriate pets for homes that are moderately sized.
Thinking about adding a Corgi to your family? Because of their background as herders, they are smart and independent as they were historically left on their own to tend to the herds. They respond well to training due to their intelligence. On the other hand, they’re not known to be subservient due to their independent streak. This means starting training such as housebreaking as early as possible will ensure that you won’t run into bigger issues
down the road. As intelligent, diligent, and independent creatures, they can cause trouble if not kept busy or trained properly. Or, they might just start herding your kids.
Photo by Nataliya Vaitkevich
This isn’t to say they don’t make great pets. Corgi breed characteristics include a notorious sense of humor, their high-energy antics, and their affectionate personality. Not to mention, if trained properly, they’ll learn and process new information easily and quickly throughout their lifetime. Using a potty training option like Bark Potty can be especially appropriate for Corgis, who enjoy novel situations and reward-based training. Because it’s in their genes to work outside, a potty that brings the outdoors in might be just the thing to help make potty training your Corgi an easy and painless process!