Our Corgis are busy dogs. They have 1 acre on which they can run and play, and boy, do they. Their favorite game involves taking off in a team to run full tilt down the hill, arguing about who is to be the leader. They are very playful and some will chase a ball until they drop from exhaustion.
When raised around children they love nothing better than to accompany their kids on adventures. They are easy to train and eager to please. That doesn’t mean they will always do as they are told as stubbornness is a characteristic of the breed. When a treat is offered as reward they will do just about anything.
The biggest problems with the breed are obesity (owner related) and barking inappropriately (I bark when I am bored too). They are very bright and can get themselves into trouble when they are bored. They aren’t nearly as busy as Border Collies, though, and are much more willing to lay at your feet just to keep you company. Hence their tendency to become obese. They LOOOOOVE to eat and never seem to be satisfied. Since they have a dense coat and short legs it is easy to allow them to get too fat without realizing it.
As breeders we are committed to maintaining the breed standard and breeding for the best pets possible. We are not into the show scene although we love watching AKC shows to keep up with the trends in conformation.
Our utmost priority is producing wonderful pets as we believe the Corgi can be the ideal family dog. Their medium to small size makes them an easy addition to any living situation. We are breeding for exceptional temperaments and good, sound bodies.
We are unaware of any genetic problems in our line. There are 8 of our Corgis in our extended families and all are exceptionally healthy. In our 7 year history with our lines we have not heard of any major health or temperament issues. Of course an ill treated or spoiled Corgi of any breeding can be a menace but when raised in a loving home with appropriate obedience training these dogs are a delight.
Corgis have to be strong willed to handle herding cattle so anyone living with a Corgi must be a strong pack leader. If not, your Corgi will take over and can be unforgiving of misbehavior. This can lead to “behavior problems” from a human perspective. From the dogs’ perspective, they are acting completely appropriately to their situation. We STRONGLY encourage and support new Corgi owners to take their dogs through several sessions of Obedience training with an experienced trainer emphasizing positive reinforcement.