View Full Version : Kaye, The Crazy Corgi Lady
boss mare
4-22-22, 11:51pm
So... I just put down a deposit on a Corgi. For a late summer/ early fall puppy. I have had Corgis for 18 and a half years. We said Goodbye to Zio in mid-October. He was the last of my Corgi Crew.
I looked at " Used Corgis". Unfortunately, there is nothing but liability issues there. I know that Corgis (and Corgi crosses) have become very popular. And they have been bought by people who have no clue that they are buying a herding dog, or as a matter of fact a dog. There are people who, they feel the need to have a pet, they should buy Sea Monkeys !Splat!
My new puppies parents are tested for genetic issues. Buying from a reputable breeder costs more upfront, but saves you money in the end.
I don't care about the sex (will be fixed anyway) and color is not an issue, temperament/ lack of genetic diseases is my number one goal.
However, I am shocked about the price : We paid 150 for Zio ( with AKC papers) in 2003.
Holly ( with AKC papers) was 500 + 100 for air plane flight from LAX to PDX in 2007
Snickers was 350 ( with AKC papers) in 2009
My new one is going to be over 2K
rosarugosa
4-23-22, 5:36am
Boss Mare, that is expensive, but hopefully well worth it over the long run for a healthy best friend and companion.
iris lilies
4-23-22, 7:09am
If you want a puppy, you have to pay the bucks. Enjoy your Corgi!
Me, I don’t do puppies, too much work.
I have had tens of bulldogs through my house, including several AKC champions, and make contributions to Bulldog Rescue of a few hundred dollars each. Although I did get 6 French bulldogs in one day, two of them champions, free.
Yay! New Corgo! A friend in the UK tells me Corgi puppies go for GBP 4K.
I think you went the the best route. Enjoy and you must provide photos!
happystuff
4-23-22, 10:29am
Wow! Definitely something to look forward to!
Teacher Terry
4-23-22, 2:51pm
Congrats on the new puppy! It’s fun to get a puppy once in awhile. I bought 2 before I got into dog rescue. My last puppy I was going to buy but the breeder gave him to me because it was uncertain if he would have genetic issues that would give him a shorter lifespan. So far so good and he’s 5. Amy was a champion show dog and I got her for free at 5.
Trixie died at 3 from a genetic condition which is when the breeder fixed every dog in her line as trixie was the third one to die young. As far as behavior the worst behavior I have ever had came from a puppy bred to show in a winning line and she couldn’t be bred without the owners picking the male if you wanted papers. We called her bipolar Cassie. Amy is a retired show dog that is very well behaved. I think just like people personality is a crap shoot.
iris lilies
4-23-22, 4:45pm
The easiest dogs I’ve had are retired show dogs. They know how to behave, you can take them places and they know how to behave. Unless they are French, and then all bets are off about behavior.
If I were up to it, I'd be tempted to buy a Selkirk Rex cat, probably my favorite. But I'd then have to get a shelter cat or two to assuage my guilt.
I've grown to appreciate Corgis over the years.
I am hearing reports of $3000 for a quality pup which shocked me; add in a 3-year wait for a quality breed dog with papers. Covid really increased the demand for pups. Vets are overwhelmed with so many new clients.
iris lilies
4-23-22, 9:03pm
If I were up to it, I'd be tempted to buy a Selkirk Rex cat, probably my favorite. But I'd then have to get a shelter cat or two to assuage my guilt.
I've grown to appreciate Corgis over the years.
that is sorta my plan. I want a fat faced chonky purebred cat, probably a
British Shorthair. But I will also go to the shelter and get a street cat.
Both cats must be 10+ years old.
that is sorta my plan. I want a fat faced chonky purebred cat, probably a
British Shorthair. But Imwill also go to the shelter and getva street cat.
Both cats must be 10+ years old.
Yes--it's the cobby body and round face that hooked me, so British shorthairs--or even exotic shorthairs, if not too mangled, would be OK, too.
iris lilies
4-24-22, 7:37am
Yes--it's the cobby body and round face that hooked me, so British shorthairs--or even exotic shorthairs, if not too mangled, would be OK, too.
Oh I LOVE some of the Exotics I see on Instagram but I fear their noses are too non-existant, and I think my veterinarian would think ill of me for bringing YET ANOTHER brachycephalic pet into her office, after years of bulldogs.
The Scottish Folds have a lovely look but lets face it, their ears are deformed. My friend has a Fold who is beautiful and great with her dogs.
I have been in communication with a nearby breeder about her retired champion British shorthair who she would place with me, so that cat is a possibility. I plan to attend an upcoming cat show, just to eliminate once and for all my obsession with Exotic Shorthairs.
Oh I LOVE some of the Exotics I see on Instagram but I fear their noses are too non-existant, and I think my veterinarian would think ill of me for bringing YET ANOTHER brachycephalic pet into her office, after years of bulldogs.
The Scottish Folds have a lovely look but lets face it, their ears are deformed. My friend has a Fold who is beautiful and great with her dogs.
I have been in communication with a nearby breeder about her retired champion British shorthair who she would place with me, so that cat is a possibility. I plan to attend an upcoming cat show, just to eliminate once and for all my obsession with Exotic Shorthairs.
I hate that breeders think it's perfectly fine to deform and cripple animals for profit. That's the reason it took me awhile to accept the short-limbed, big-headed Corgi. After observation, I concluded they weren't suffering like Dachshunds do with skeletal problems and they seemed like happy little animals. I would only consider an Exotic Shorthair that could breathe easily, but that would still be encouraging mayhem.
I think you should be able to watch this video even if you’re not on FB. The Disapproving Corgis group is hysterical. This video is if Winston, who loudly disapproved when his owner said no more walks that day. Sound up! Click on the white square in post if nothing comes up.
https://www.facebook.com/100010500789014/videos/949856459042458/
iris lilies
4-24-22, 9:04pm
I think you should be able to watch this video even if you’re not on FB. The Disapproving Corgis group is hysterical. This video is if Winston, who loudly disapproved when his owner said no more walks that day. Sound up! Click on the white square in post if nothing comes up.
https://www.facebook.com/100010500789014/videos/949856459042458/
I cant see but i can certainly hear the desperate unhappiness, the sorrow. Oh, the humanity!
I think you should be able to watch this video even if you’re not on FB. The Disapproving Corgis group is hysterical. This video is if Winston, who loudly disapproved when his owner said no more walks that day. Sound up! Click on the white square in post if nothing comes up.
https://www.facebook.com/100010500789014/videos/949856459042458/
Yes... I am on Disapproving Corgis FB page I have posted my Corgi Crew on there a few times in the past
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