So much depends on the temperament of the 7 yr. old Corgi & previous experiences with children and also your children and how they behave with a pet. It's hard to imagine your children being timid with a corgi pup as they are irresistibly cute. But, my youngest was so awful with our puppies that I wouldn't allow her near them unless I was in the room. Did you have time to check on the link I sent? Reputable rescue groups spend time with their rescues and know the type of home situation needed.

Hey Julie, Just wondering if you adopted the rescue or checked out any of the links to Corgi rescue in your area? Best wishes to you.

I believe there's an AKC sponsored website that evaluates dogs according to their trustworthiness with children. Of course, in every breed there's a standard deviation, but if you're specifically looking for a dog that is good with children, google around. I've never had a Corgi that was not trustworthy with my kids, but some were not great w/ other people's kids. Lucy hates children and babies. Rafa is a gentle nana-like dog w/ babies and children. Rafa is a rescue. Lucy is beautifully bred. Go figure! You mentioned your kids are shy with dogs. Maybe you could let them spend time with your friends' dogs and get used to dogs before bringing a dog in as a F/T pet. Study the breeds and their rating w/ small children.