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How long is a Corgi’s average life
span?
14
to 16 years is a Corgi’s average life span.
How come Pembroke Welsh Corgis
don’t have tails?
Pembroke
Welsh Corgis don’t have tails because about 1000 years ago, Corgis were used
as cattle herders. Because the farmer did not want the Corgi injured while doing
his or her job, the farmer (or breeder) docked (took off) the Corgi’s tail at
birth.
In
the present time, it has become a custom to dock a PWC’s tail, even if the
corgi is no longer used for herding. It has also become a requirement in the
breed standard for the PWC to have his or her tail docked in order to compete in
a dog show.
A
common method in docking the tail is called rubber-band docking. The rubber band
is tied around the puppies’ tail and the tail is said to shrivel and fall off
within three to five days. It has
become less common to dock a Corgi’s tail because more often a Corgi is born
without one.
How many puppies are born in a
litter?
On
average, six corgi puppies are born to a litter. Though for a corgi to have 10
puppies is not unheard of.
How hairy are Corgis?
Corgis are
moderately hairy. They shed only twice annually, unlike some dogs, whose hair
keeps having to be brushed everyday. Corgis require not trimming and they
only have to brushed once a week.
(note: this does not include fluffies. Fluffies would need to be brushed more
often, for they have a thicker, fluffier coat that sheds more often.)
For more information on a Corgi's coat, visit Standard Pembroke Welsh Corgi Appearance.
What would I need to professionally groom my, or someone else's dog?
To groom a dog, you would need the following equipment:
grooming table
rubber mat
stiff bristle or wire brush
steel comb (to be used on dog's rear legs and tail)
scissors
nail grinders (recommended) or nail clippers
spray hose
shampoo and/or conditioner
washcloth
heavy absorbent towels
How much does an average Corgi cost?
If you wish to
buy a Corgi from a professional breeder, the cost of the Corgi could range from
one hundred to one thousand dollars, depending on how well bred it is and the
amounts of awards it has won. If you are planning to buy a Corgi just as a pet,
the recommended price range would be from one hundred to five hundred
dollars. (Rugby was three hundred.) Though please check out the pound
before you go to a breeder.
(Note: Prices may increase due to inflation)
How can you find out if the Corgi puppy you choose to buy is healthy and right for you?
If
you plan to buy a Corgi puppy from a reputable breeder, the breeder will
tell you it's health condition and general behavior. Though most likely, if they
own a sick puppy, they wouldn't sell it to you.
If gotten from the pound, since a lot of times the people at the pound
don't know the animal's condition, you will probably have to take the Corgi to
the vet.
If you feel you can handle the Corgi's health condition and behavioral
patterns, than the Corgi puppy is right for you. Though for
the inexperienced Corgi owner, I would recommend buying an older one
first.
Are you better off going to the pound to buy a Corgi or going to the breeder?
If you are planning on using your Corgi in a dog show, then it is recommended to buy your Corgi from a breeder, since their goal is to breed to perfection. Though if you just want a Corgi as a pet, it would be recommended to buy from the pound, for it would be inexpensive, and most of all, you would be saving a life.
Is it O.K for a 1 year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi to weigh 21 pounds?
Once
a PWC has reached one year of age, the Corgi has pretty much grown to its
full size and body weight, so it would be classified as an adolescent. Although
determining the right weight of the Corgi has a lot to do with gender. According
to the AKC, a bitch should weigh approximately 25 pounds and a male should weigh
approximately 27 pounds. More or less a 21 pound Corgi would be slightly
underweight in either gender, depending on his/her size. Though
since it is only one year old, the Corgi might still gain a few more pounds.
(Note: A slightly underweight Corgi is always better than a slightly overweight
Corgi.) So, with the information given, I would conclude that it is safe
for a one year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi to weigh 21 pounds. But should the Corgi
remain that weight by two years of age, it would be best to feed the Corgi a
little more food (one meal a day).
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