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Comment by cynthia on March 13, 2012 at 9:32am

Thanks guys! I appreciate all of your insights...I am super excited to pick up my lil big man. I am going to give him lots of love and work-out a good training plan before I get him. My work colleague/friend who told me this info about the largest pup in the litter has a pitbull and a doberman so maybe she is just more concerned bc those dogs are so big and known to be aggressive? Either way, I am so psyched to get my Corgi. They have always been my favorite breed just as an onlooker and now I will finally have one of my own. Thanks again!

Comment by Jane on March 12, 2012 at 6:41pm

I've never heard of that. Puppies can naturally just be different sizes, just like people.

Comment by Snickmom on March 12, 2012 at 5:28pm

Thank goodness my son didn't pick one of the bigger pups available like I told him. Our little Snickers has bulldozed us all.

Comment by Chris, Kadi & Brodie on March 12, 2012 at 5:16pm

Kadi was the largest in her litter and we actually picked her because the breeder said she was the 'sassiest'. We thought she might need that kind of edge with our Boston Terrier. Turns out we were right, so was the breeder. She is able to hold her own with just about anyone or anything. That's not a bad thing, though. She is VERY trainable and was the easiest pup to housebreak I have ever had. As long as your pup understands you are the boss and you make it clear what you expect, I'm sure you'll do fine together!

Comment by Melissa and Franklin! on March 12, 2012 at 5:04pm

Largest generally means most dominant since it is getting more food. If you have the most dominant dog in the litter you may wind up with a handful, but EVERY dog is trainable. If you know that your pup is most dominant then just plan to set the ground rules and be the leader from the get go, take  obedience classes, and be consistent and you can still end up with a perfectly wonderful little pup. You may just end up with a pup that has a little more of an independent streak than its littermates.

Comment by Laura and Tommy Jefferson on March 12, 2012 at 3:29pm

I don't know if Tommy was the largest or not but he was most certainly the only one eating bird poo and barking non-stop when I went to pick him up. And he turned out ok :)

Comment by Yuki & Ellie on March 12, 2012 at 3:24pm

As Emily has said, this does not mean that it's a "bad" thing.  The largest pup is often the one who gets the most food, which means he might be a bit dominant compared to the other pups, but that doesn't mean that it's anything bad.

As with any  dog, look at positive training methods and work out a training plan before you pick him up.  Decide what your rules will be (will he be allowed on the couch, crate trained, kept out of the dining room during meals, etc.) and stick to them from day one. Do not allow any nipping or mouthing.  Plan on getting him into obedience after he has had his last round of shots.  Socialize him once he has finished his shots.  Oh, and don't forget the most important part:  give him lots of love and positive attention.  :)

Comment by Jennifer Markley on March 12, 2012 at 2:56pm

Never heard of such a thing.  I've always chosen mine by holding them up and looking them in the eyes.  If they calm down and let you hold them without squirming, they're a keeper.

Comment by Emily & Scout on March 12, 2012 at 2:40pm

I guess largest might mean most well fed, and in that case, it could be the most dominant pup in the litter, but if you are willing to work on training, NILF should be helpful in that situation.  Healthwise I have never heard of a problem in getting the biggest pup.  Itll be interesting to see a breeder's (or someone who has had a litter) pespective.

Comment by Melvin Brock on March 12, 2012 at 2:21pm

I have always picked the one whom seemed to both calm with a playful happy personality.  I may not be the one on largest Corgi.  Mine are both on the small size in height and weight and were  all that was left when I went to pick out my pup.  I don't think it matters with our fuzz butt friends.  They are all such a great breed.  Good Luck.