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Comment by Tre' Gaither on March 18, 2011 at 2:19am

Go for it. My wife thought she could handle dogs, but not a big one. I grew up with Rottweilers and German Shepherds. I was walking in a mall and saw my first Corgi in the mall's pet shop. He was so cute and was howling at everyone who walked by. I went home and did research about Corgis and fell in love. We got our first one, Morris, Christmas 2004 and we got our second, Maisy, February 2011. The best times are when I come home and having these two happy to see me no matter my day. Whenever my wife and I walk our Corgis, everyone in the neighborhood stops and smiles. The little kids in our neighborhood love Morris and Maisy. Both of our Corgis are Pembrokes, Morris is red and white and Maisy is a tri-color. In doing all of my research I fell in love with the Pembroke over the Cardigan. Welcome to the website and the Central Ohio Group. Hope your time without a Corgi is running out and a Corgi will soon be in your life.

Comment by Jane on March 15, 2011 at 12:59pm

Amy I would go for it! Once you have him and love him you won't care what color he is, or you may find you even like the tri color better. :)  I used to find tri-colors sort of boring but now they're the first dog that catches my eye in a litter.

Comment by ANGELA C LEE on March 15, 2011 at 11:43am

I have been wanting a Cardigan Corgi for about 20 plus years.  It started with wanting a real dog and not a toy that was apartment size but with full dog attitude, stamina and heart.  I did research and kept coming back to the corgi.  I opted for the cardigan over the pembroke only because of what I had read about the personality differences and I just love the big radar ears.  Well the first cardi I found I named Nell but I never got her.  sighing sadly.  I ended up married and no pets.  10 years later divorced and free to get that cardi or pem pup.  I started looking around and found nothing.  I went to a local shelter and there was a pembroke mix - That is how I ended up with Greta - when I got her she was only 20 pounds and within a year she was 70 pounds and way bigger than any corgi.  She is a great dog but I still wanted a corgi.  My friends all know about my corgi obsession and one friend knew a breeder in Texas and she was going to see about getting me a little Pembroke pup.  I got to pick from litter photos and selected a little tri-color boy and named him Jax.  Each week I would get the update photos and was getting more and more attached.  Well the day he was scheduled to be delivered I got a phone call saying that the breeder really liked him and wanted to keep him.  I was devastated.  She asked me if I wanted a little red boy and I said no.  I was so depressed but my wonderful sister told me to take charge of my life and get the dog of my dreams and get over it.  So I went to the internet and looked for breeders and found Ms. Maya.  She was still available from when I first saw her at a Corgi Play Day event.  I felt this is right and I just went for it.  All of this is to say.  Don't worry about color it is great to get the color you want but go for personality.  These wonderful little dogs are so bright and cheerful who cares about color.

Comment by Peggy Woods on March 15, 2011 at 11:00am

I have been wanting a tri pem male for about 30 yrs. I was never in a "good spot" for having any kind of dog (work schedule, living environment, financial situation, etc). Recently got in a new relationship & he wanted to get a dog. I said I've been wanting a corgi for a long time so periodically he would look on-line. All of a sudden there was a litter advertised he told me about. 4 tris 2 reds. I called the woman to set up a meeting. Couldn't get there until friday. She kept calling me back & saying more were taken. There was one left. She promised she wouldn't let him go until I saw him 1st. She had both the parents ("backyard breeder" Rebecca, no offense taken! only 1 litter - sire was already fixed) & all but the female of the litter present. That was eleven months ago. It was fate that we found each other & we couldn't be happier! The SO had never been around corgis before & now he's hooked!

So, I agree with the others, don't get hung up on the colour. Just make sure you are ready for the commitment. Amy I think you should get the red-headed tri!! Color-wise, you get the best of both worlds ;-) Plus, you have that feeling, and that's what counts. Our inner-voice never lies...

Comment by Amy Freed on March 15, 2011 at 10:40am

Please excuse my butting in, but I've been mentally wrestling with the color thing.  MaGuire was a red/white and I wanted one just like him - replacement issue, I guess.  But I'm being offered a red headed Tri and the situation and price are excellent along with being able to rescue him.  I just saw pics of him and I think he's the one for me.  I have that feeling!!  But I'm still having trouble with the color issue.  Any thoughts??

Comment by Jane on March 15, 2011 at 9:36am

A good place to start looking for breeders is the club website:

http://pwcca.org/memberlist.cfm

And I agree with Rebecca, I would try not to get hung up on a certain color. When I started looking for a cardigan i ONLY wanted a blue merle girl, and I ended up with a tri-color boy and couldn't be happier.

Comment by Cindi & Twinkie on March 15, 2011 at 9:09am

Welcome to the club! Sounds like you have done your homework but don't break down in a week moment and go with anything but a reputable breeder. You are making a decision that everyone has to live with for many years. Good luck!

Comment by Rebecca Marie O'Bryan on March 15, 2011 at 4:41am

we all have one so its understandable lol but like john said dont get caught on one color or anything because when i was on the hunt for a corgi i had my heart set on a red and white. well i came across teddy. he is a bluie tri. very rare(didnt know that at the the time lol) when i saw that photo i knew it was meant to be and i have to say im so glad i didnt get set back because of his color. we are now the best of friends and he is the best thing that has ever happened to me:) when u do come across one let it call out to u, see what i mean? it will take time. but before u do find a breeder do some research and find out what to look for in a good reputable breeder. u dont want a back yard breeder or one from a pet store (no offense to anyone!)

Comment by John Wolff on March 15, 2011 at 2:58am

Be patient. Think. This is an important committing relationship. You don't want to rush it. A big decision, like trying on a pair of new boots you're going to be walking in for a long time. Think hard about what you want from a canine companion, and what you have to give in return. Don't get stuck on one particular breed until you can answer that; if you know your own desires -- separate you realistic fantasies from your fantastic fantasies, your self-knowledge will lead you to convergent choices. Sex and coat, Pem or Cardy, corgi or other, puppy or rescue, these may be important, but do not let the perfect match escape because you're looking for another color.
If you know what you want and look, eventually you'll find your dog, or vice-versa. If you don't know what you want, you'll likely end up with someone else.
Breathe deep, Grasshopper.

Comment by David on March 14, 2011 at 11:43pm

Join the club, we all have the same problem.  Perhaps you should show up at a Corgi meetup  before you start going through withdraw!

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