After my best bud Murphy passed away, I knew I could not go on in life without a dog.  I explored all options of other breeds, but I knew my rightful place was with a corgi.  Anytime I'd see another dog, I'd think "I bet he won't be as cute as a corgi, or as smart as a corgi."  Anytime I'd see someone walking a puppy, I thought, "corgis are just better".  I decided I had to stick with the breed, I had done so much research before Murphy and spent so much time figuring out what was best for me, I knew I was hooked. 

Losing Murphy tore me apart, I never grew up around dogs, but once I got him, we clicked!  He went with me every where, went through 3 moves with me (and 2 boyfriends ;-)).  He truly was my best friend.  We had a connection like no other and everyone noticed how great of a dog he was.  My family and even our friends called me crying when they heard the news, I never thought one dog could touch so many peoples' lives.  My family has a summer home in Michigan, and we'd turn around and Murphy would be getting on the neighbors' boat for a boatride, or hanging out on the other neighbors' deck. He was a gentle and kind soul.  I could go on for hours talking about him!

It had only been a month since Murph's passing that I emailed a breeder and found Louie.  I wasn't really sure if I was ready for him, but when I saw his picture I said instantly "I'll take him". He was a corgi, just like Murph.  He had big ears, just like Murph.  He had white feet, just like Murph.  But he was a total opposite.  Murph was a sandy tan and white, Louie is a tri color.  Murphy was calm from the day I got him, Louie is "spunky".  The first time I brought Murph around another dog, he laid down and was very submissive, Louie began playing immediately with Toby, my boyfriend's rescue pomerananian mix, he barked and jumped and I knew I was in for something fun and different. Bringing Louie into our home (my boyfriend's home, where we live) brought back so much joy and laughter. Toby even seemed happier. 

At 11 weeks old now, he sits, lays, speaks, sits up, and almost has shake down and he is even starting to break out the signature "corgi smile".  Having a puppy is fun, but boy did I forget all the work that went into it! Potty training was a breeze because luckily the breeder had already started him and his littermates.  And getting him to come on command is kind of hard without a treat, but he's learning.  I often have to remind my boyfriend and myself in times of frustration that he's brand new and he has never seen things like a really big dog or had a leash on, and things like that.  We work together to get acclimated to everything.  He enjoys car rides, playing with "his brother" Toby, visiting my family and playing with the cats' toys.  (We have 2 cats as well) He also sleeps on his back, about 80% of the time!

People often ask if I will compare Louie to Murphy and I have the same response every time. "No, I got the same breed because I was familiar with it and fell in love with it.  But when you get another dog, you get to fall in love all over again.  I could never replace Murphy and I know I never will, but I can fill the whole in my heart."

More to come on the adventures of Louie!