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Comment by Christina Harkins on January 10, 2011 at 12:09am

I didn't know I should get them two crates I was going to put them together, Thank you for telling me that. There has been some argument as to what size dog a corgi is Small, Medium which is it? I don't know what size crate to get because I can't get a straight answer about what size dog they are. What size would you recommend?

Comment by Gromit, Sparkle, and Doug on January 9, 2011 at 11:47pm

I suggest, if you aren't planning it already, to get them each their own crate.  The crates become their private quarters when then wish to get away for a nap without being disturbed.  I'd get an adult corgi sized crate, they'll grow into it real fast.  Some crates have false walls to make them smaller until the puppy grows into the full crate.

Comment by Christina Harkins on January 9, 2011 at 11:24pm

I am going to be crate training them. What size crate should I start with?

Comment by Christina Harkins on January 9, 2011 at 10:59pm

Thank you so much Jeff & cheryl that is all great stuff that I will def keep in mind. I am great with keeping my commands consistent and sticking to them it is my husband who is the push over, LOL. Thanks again!

Comment by Jeff & Cheryl Weber on January 9, 2011 at 10:51pm

If you have had other breeds, here's the differences I see with our two and the others in the family (total of 6 across the Weber clan)

1) Be very direct with them and back up what you want or don't want.

2) Consistent with your commands.  I have different soft whistles for coming, attention, "get in the car" etc.  Remember: they are not deaf.

3) Their faces are very expressive.  You'll go along way on improving your communications, back and forth, if you learn their facials.

4)  They are very sensitive and can have their feeling hurt when told they failed.  Don't back down!  Enforce the training but then reassure them and let it go.  Mine will stay 'hurt' for a day or so if I don't.

5) None of ours have every enjoyed riding in the car with a lot of wind.  They just lay down with their ears down.

6) Liking water seems to be an all or nothing decision.  Jake doesn't mind it once his feet are wet and he enjoys the beach.  Arthur generally won't go out if he sees it's raining and will just lay down to tell me he doesn't want to go.  He'll hold it for hours or go to the back door to see if it's the same back there.

7) At some time during the day they just have to play or use their minds somehow.  Jake, being younger, is ready to go ALL THE TIME.  He just needs the right whistle from me.

 

Watch them closely, learn their messages and you'll be rewarded with the best pet experience you can imagine.  It will make their training easier too once you can read what they're thinking....

Comment by Christina Harkins on January 9, 2011 at 10:04pm

The two females will be 6 weeks when I get them and they will be littermates. I have a strong belief in keeping two together if at all possible! I have read about the FRAPing in other posts, it sounds crazy! LOL

 

Also, I had no idea males were so different from females. I honestly have never owned a female dog all my dogs were always male so I am a little nervous already...=)

Comment by LaRissa L. Head on January 9, 2011 at 9:56pm

Be prepared for the FRAPing (Frequent Random acts of Play). You will just be sitting there minding your own business when a whirlwind of dog comes sweeping through the house. It doesn't get better as they get older... it just gets more intense.

This is not a bad thing (to most corgi owners at least), it is one of the most endearing aspects of this breed.

Oh, and never show fear or run away... they will herd you!

Comment by Elizabeth on January 9, 2011 at 9:04pm

Hi, Christina.  Are your new additions pups/littermates?  When are you getting them?  I have two male cardis - six weeks apart in age.  Got them when they were 3 and 4 mos. old.  Boys can be a lot different than girls, but I can try to share what went well and what didn't when you cross those bridges.  I LOVE my Cardi Boys!

 

Also, check out the FAQ page; there are lots of good discussions out there for new corgi parents.

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