purplepupp,

Hi there and welcome to Pet Talk! As Chris said we are the only 2 on the board that I know of that own Pembroke Welsh Corgi's. I am mother to one LOUD Louie... and while he is Mama's boy and I am in total love of the breed, I researched the breed for about a year before I decided that the Corgi was the perfect breed for our family. I have NEVER regretted it. There are some very helpful websites out there, both about breed standards and several sites from other Corgi owners.

My husband and I decided on the breed for a few reasons. 1) They are a big dog in a small to medium size package. (I've always had large dogs) 2) They are happy working (i.e. Herding, Agility, Obedience... etc.) or just being a very spoiled house dog (This is Louie's job. ) Louie LOVES the tennis ball.

Lou goes outside to go potty and to bark at the neighbors and things.(Well, he barks everywhere but he feels he has a lot to say)But for the most part he is an indoor dog. Spending his days playing with all his toys and his Kitties ( He has 2 Siamese Siblings). Taking naps with Daddy on the couch.... He's pretty pampered.

Corgi's blow their coats a couple times a year... meaning THEY SHED.

I have met both quiet Corgi's and then there's LOUD Louie... he likes to bark. We are ok with that.

They are an intelligent dog, can be very stubborn, quick to learn, they are a very loving dog, however they can be VERY demanding when seeking your attention. They are quite funny... they have a great sense of humor.
He hasn't been around too many little kids but always amazes me how well he does with them.

Feel free to e-mail breeders and ask lots of questions. If they are good breeders they will encourage you to ask.
Hope some of that helps. Check out some of the links on the web.

http://corgi.ncn.com/

http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/cardiga.cfm

http://www.cardigancorgis.com/




Hope all that helps a bit.

LOUD Louie & The Beans... and Katie