We now have four Corgies, three tri colors and a red and white. Our dogs work with us and are getting to be very good cow dogs, but they are still the sweet Corgies when not at work.
Scott, your story of Corky moved me to tears. I completely understand your bond with Corky.
Thanks for writing it down for those of us on Corgi's Remembered.
Wow, thanks for your great photos and videos. It is so cool to see corgis actually working. I mean, Al & Gwynnie do the taxes and the computer maintenance, but hell, that's city work and doesn't really count. They are SO jealous, now they want me to get some cattle, a Stetson, and cowboy boots.
Like, I'm sure a rancher has time to be a cinematographer, too, but 99.9% of corgi owners have never seen these dogs doing what they were bred to do, and video of your dogs at work would be greatly appreciated.
Now Gwynn & Al want me to post videos of THEM working... I try to explain that video of a corgi doing the taxes or reinstalling the operating system isn't gonna be very exciting... dang, I'm totally outclassed, we're just city clickers and the closest they've ever come to a cow is a beef bone.
[sigh] we'll just have to spend more time in central Washington -- they still got some big sky out there.
Thanks!
Good to see those videos. So, are the Corgi pack working with the cattle on a regular basis now? They look incredible. Please share your experience with us!
Scott, how did you come to select Corgis for herding or did it just happen? There in the wilds of Montana they are maybe not the most obvious choice give the popularity of Border Collies and such these days.
Scott, thanks for the story of how you came to have Corgis. What you found is one of the things that sold me on them too: If you want to be active, they will be right there with you, if you want to sleep all afternoon, they are good with that too. They are the best companions I could ever hope to have. By the way, I looked up Musselshell, MT on the map and you guys really are way out there! Maybe you should start a Corgi Dude Ranch so all the city slicker Corgis can get back to their roots?
Now we're waiting for you to hire a geeky ranch hand who knows how to mount a solar-powered wireless webcam to a cow's butt so we can have a cow's-eye view of corgis at work.
thank you scott,
i think the videos are wonderful and u should post as many as u like:) i think it will also make some people see that instead of being just a lap dog, that they have a lot of potential and love to work. when teddy is in the house he is calm but if he know that we are going for a run, he will run all day and love to play Frisbee and work for treats lol even when i start scooping his dinner he will do all the tricks he knows even if i dont ask. i loved watching the videos, it was wonderful to see them doing what they love to do and were having a wonderful time, it looked as though they wanted more!
they are wonderful lap dogs too lol and i just love there personality! always loving and open to new things. i would love to have four corgis at my feet one day lol but i dont think my husband would go after 2. i showed him your videos because he didnt believe me that corgis could run like that and he was so impressed. i love it when he gets hyper and runs around, when that happens i usually take him to the park, me and my husband run around, throw toys/play with him. we all have such a good time
Scott & the Corgi gang,
I loved watching your herding video. I know you have the happiest corgis in MT :)
They are happiest when they have a 'job' to do!
Leasa
Here's how we do it on the west coast. A few strays are always missed in the Fall Roundup, so we gather the stragglers in early Spring. Might seem odd to you, but wee're sorta at the other end of the beef industry.
I was so sad to learn from Kathy about Joey. My heart goes out to you and I know that there are no words, just time to heal the pain. Joey was so loved and happy. I hope that gives you comfort. Condolences from Jack and me.
My prayers are out there for Katie to have a little Joey. I read the story about Joey and my heart broke. I too was responsible for the loss of my very first dog when I was a teenager. I was careless and lazy and it cost me my beloved Lucky. It took me forever to be able to think about him w/o feeling stabbing pains of guilt. My very next dog was a Corgi & I've been owned by Corgis ever since. I guess you have to feel blessed for the time you had with him and know the joy and love that he gave you was reciprocal. Any dog, but especially a Corgi, is mighty lucky indeed to be part of the Wiley family. Sending all of you big hugs and love. Wendy
Geri & Sidney
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Geri & Sidney
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TALLULAH
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Scott Wiley
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Jessica S
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Scott Wiley
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Wendt Worth Corgi's
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Carol Powers
Thanks for writing it down for those of us on Corgi's Remembered.
Feb 23, 2010
Carol Powers
Feb 24, 2010
David
Mar 7, 2010
John Wolff
Like, I'm sure a rancher has time to be a cinematographer, too, but 99.9% of corgi owners have never seen these dogs doing what they were bred to do, and video of your dogs at work would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 28, 2010
John Wolff
[sigh] we'll just have to spend more time in central Washington -- they still got some big sky out there.
Thanks!
Mar 29, 2010
Gunner
Mar 30, 2010
Gunner
Mar 30, 2010
David
Apr 9, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Apr 10, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Apr 10, 2010
John Wolff
Apr 13, 2010
Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug
Apr 13, 2010
Lawren and Teddy
Apr 13, 2010
John Wolff
Apr 16, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan
May 6, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan
i think the videos are wonderful and u should post as many as u like:) i think it will also make some people see that instead of being just a lap dog, that they have a lot of potential and love to work. when teddy is in the house he is calm but if he know that we are going for a run, he will run all day and love to play Frisbee and work for treats lol even when i start scooping his dinner he will do all the tricks he knows even if i dont ask. i loved watching the videos, it was wonderful to see them doing what they love to do and were having a wonderful time, it looked as though they wanted more!
May 9, 2010
Rebecca Marie O'Bryan
May 10, 2010
Leasa
I loved watching your herding video. I know you have the happiest corgis in MT :)
They are happiest when they have a 'job' to do!
Leasa
May 22, 2010
Cody
May 26, 2010
Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack )
Jun 20, 2011
John Wolff
Spring Roundup:
Here's how we do it on the west coast. A few strays are always missed in the Fall Roundup, so we gather the stragglers in early Spring. Might seem odd to you, but wee're sorta at the other end of the beef industry.
Jan 28, 2012
Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack )
xoxo Wendy, Jack, Lucy & Ricky-Rafa
Oct 23, 2012
Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack )
I was so sad to learn from Kathy about Joey. My heart goes out to you and I know that there are no words, just time to heal the pain. Joey was so loved and happy. I hope that gives you comfort. Condolences from Jack and me.
Jun 3, 2013
Lucy & Ricky (Wendy/Jack )
My prayers are out there for Katie to have a little Joey. I read the story about Joey and my heart broke. I too was responsible for the loss of my very first dog when I was a teenager. I was careless and lazy and it cost me my beloved Lucky. It took me forever to be able to think about him w/o feeling stabbing pains of guilt. My very next dog was a Corgi & I've been owned by Corgis ever since. I guess you have to feel blessed for the time you had with him and know the joy and love that he gave you was reciprocal. Any dog, but especially a Corgi, is mighty lucky indeed to be part of the Wiley family. Sending all of you big hugs and love. Wendy
Jun 3, 2013