You didn't think this web site was going to miss posting a Petfinder photo contest just because we missed some online time, did you? This is the week we learn about Corgis. You know, those little cute dogs Queen Elizabeth II used to keep a pack of.
Corgis come from Wales. There are two distinct bloodlines, Pembroke and Cardigan. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have a longer average lifespan, but they're the breed the Busybodies of Britain want to render extinct.
Why? Several things are listed as "down sides" to keeping Corgis. Some are trivial--the dogs' fluffy coats shed throughout the year with especially heavy shedding in spring. On the more serious side, their relatively long spines, proportionate to their short legs, are prone to diseases and deformities. Most Corgis who live to grow up are healthy but a few are genetically doomed to gradual, creeping paralysis.
Another problem with these foot-high dogs is that they are herders, and to compensate for being shorter than Collies, German Shepherds, or Blue Heelers they sometimes assert themselves and nip at ankles. And if they don't have cows or sheep to herd, they may try to herd--and nip at--humans. They often have a deep "big dog" bark they can use to demand due respect, but even if they have that asset they can easily become yappy and nippy.
Obviously the Queen, who could have had any dogs she wanted, loved her Corgis. Most people who buy or adopt Corgis do. There is a lot to be said in favor of this breed and neither bloodline deserves to go extinct, but the Busybodies don't think you can handle Corgis. Especially not the Cardigan strain.
Cardigan Corgis are a little larger than Pembrokes and, frankly, not as cute, and they weren't represented in the royal dog pack. They are often seen as crossbreeds when they are actually pedigreed specimens of their own type. They have long fluffy tails, sometimes described as like little fox tails, and relatively big, rounded, stand-up ears.
Both kinds of Corgi are intelligent dogs who need "jobs" that exercise their bodies and minds. Freqiemt walks and daily grooming are essential. Jumping or going downstairs can injure their backs. They like being near their humans whether that means lots of ourdoor work or lots of sitting at a desk, but it's important not to let them become overweight. They're not built to carry surplus weight.
Perfinder rarely features a Corgi. Most Corgis are loved. Though Petfinder recognizes the Corgi category, homeless dogs in that category tend to be crossbreeds, usually with Pembrokes. Relatively few Cardigan Corgis have been brought to the US.
Perfinder rarely features a Corgi. Most Corgis are loved. Though Petfinder recognizes the Corgi category, homeless dogs in that category tend to be crossbreeds, usually with Pembrokes. Relatively few Cardigan Corgis have been brought to the US.
Zipcode 10101: Numi from Korea by way of Long Island
Her web page: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/numi-4fe2efef-bc86-417b-b643-86c8c8433a93/ny/long-island-city/korean-k-9-rescue-ny1374/details/
Numi is described as a mix of Corgi and Korean Jindo. She was rescued along with her two puppies, who were adopted fast. Numi has taken longer to be adopted because she's blind. They prefer that she be adopted in a quieter place than NYC.
Honey & Buns from NYC
Just another pair of kittens whose human didn't want them and didn't have enough sense to prevent... growlgrowlgrowl. Anyway, this is a brother and sister who really should be adopted together, though the shelter might let you take just one as a companion to another kitten close to their age. Take them both. They're small.
Zipcode 20202: Indy from South Carolina by way of DC
Her web page: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/indy-ed216751-90e8-45cb-bb9f-e3ef3f07ff14/dc/washington/lucky-dog-animal-rescue-dc20/details/
Rescued from a hoarder, Indy has had little chance to learn how to be a good pet dog, but she's affectionate and willing to learn.
Carli from South Carolina by way of DC
Abandoned during this summer's soccer mania, Carli came to the shelter with at least two siblings. They don't mention her needing to be adopted with her siblings but, as regular readers of this web site know, kittens are easiest to live with when there are more than one. They want to play with one another as well as with toys, though Carli likes to play with toys.
Zipcode 30303: Zazu from Atlanta
His web page: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/zazu-dd114219-d751-4c26-a62f-c8f315202e37/ga/atlanta/canine-cell-mates-ga809/details/
They're not sure what breeds went into this little dog. He shows breed features of Corgi and Malinois--a Mini-Mal? He'd love to help herd your sheep, or maybe ducks, or whatever you have.
Scoot & Boogie from Atlanta
Under circumstances too horrible to describe, each of these kittens lost a hind leg. They still bounce, pounce, purr, and cuddle almost as if nothing had happened. They are a bonded pair, likely to do best if adopted together.
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