Welsh Corgi mixed with unknown; help identify unknown.
Heidi is a thirteen-month old Welsh Corgi/something mix Dad found wandering around our backyard on Friday. We found her masters, but the woman who came to collect her revealed that her husband did not want the dog, so she had been left staked outside for months. Not only is that cruel; in my neighborhood, that is coyote bait. Prior to that, her family had abandoned her when they moved away, so she roamed her neighborhood for months before the pound finally picked her up. She was put on death row for nipping at another dog and rescued at the last minute by the sister of the woman who came to pick her up. For reasons that are unclear, Heidi wound up living with the neighbor, who is too sick to keep up with her, and whose husband would just as well see her dead. So, Dad offered to take her in. The woman said she'd think about it, and dragged her home.
The next day, I woke up to Dad calling around the house after he returned from somewhere. He had Heidi with him. Her owners had surrendered her.
So, we have a dog. And the cats are not amused. She keeps trying to play with them, but they're not having any of it. Heidi is a total sweetheart, but is in dire need of some training. I took her to the dog park yesterday, and she did wonderfully with the other dogs, but she did not listen to a damn word I said. We're working on getting her to walk on a lead without pulling and not to jump on furniture. One small thing at a time. Dad signed up for obedience training at PetSmart. Mom is only allowing her to stay on the conditions that she minds, and that she does not harass the cats. Dad is really jumping into this. He's already fallen in love with her.
That being said, to give this girl the best chance in her new home, I want to know the most I can about her breed makeup. This website has already been very informative on Corgi behavior and needs. If I can identify her other genetic contributions, maybe I can know how to even better serve her.
Please provide some suggestions. What do you think her breed hybrid is?
The next day, I woke up to Dad calling around the house after he returned from somewhere. He had Heidi with him. Her owners had surrendered her.
So, we have a dog. And the cats are not amused. She keeps trying to play with them, but they're not having any of it. Heidi is a total sweetheart, but is in dire need of some training. I took her to the dog park yesterday, and she did wonderfully with the other dogs, but she did not listen to a damn word I said. We're working on getting her to walk on a lead without pulling and not to jump on furniture. One small thing at a time. Dad signed up for obedience training at PetSmart. Mom is only allowing her to stay on the conditions that she minds, and that she does not harass the cats. Dad is really jumping into this. He's already fallen in love with her.
That being said, to give this girl the best chance in her new home, I want to know the most I can about her breed makeup. This website has already been very informative on Corgi behavior and needs. If I can identify her other genetic contributions, maybe I can know how to even better serve her.
Please provide some suggestions. What do you think her breed hybrid is?
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Permalink Reply by Lauren Cook on
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She's a bit big for a beagle, but one of her parents may have been a mutt. I'm almost positive one parent was purebred Corgi.
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Permalink Reply by Amber and Kirby on
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jack russel or beagle mixed with corgi is my best guess.. she is soo pretty tho!!
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She's too big for Jack Russel or Beagle.
It's hard to tell from pictures, but the guy standing behind her is my dad, who is 6'1".
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Permalink Reply by Kristine & Einstein on
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Well it definately isnt Jack Russel. My brothers dog is a Jack Russel/min pin mix. She basically looks like a Jack Russel with min pin markings (black and tan). And Ein (my corgi) is a little bit taller than her. I would definately say some kind of hound, maybe either Healer, Pointer, Cattle dog, Britainy, or a Setter. My grandma has a hound mix and the face and ears are strikingly similar. Has the similar white, with the spotting around the nose too. All of the earlier breeds I mentioned are somewhat similar in height too compared to Heidi and my grandma's dog.
Good luck! Definately try the DNA, or maybe the vet might have an idea.
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I wanted to name her Ein, but Dad vetoed it, and not because he has any clue what Cowboy Bebop is. He already knows I'm a gigantic otaku-nerd. He probably would not want his dog infected with my geekery. I already have a cat named Ziggy Stardust.
I wonder how many Corgis are named Ein, or how many corgi owners got into the breed because of Bebop.
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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on
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http://www.mycorgi.com/forum/topics/corgis-tend-to-have-bad?x=1&...
teach her a really reliable emergency recall. Pick a "magic word" that she'll never hear except from you when you really mean it. Introduce it when you KNOW she'll come. Reward lavishly with a special favorite treat and fawning praise. Don't use it frivolously. Al & Gwynn think "venite" means "BACON!"
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We have freeze-dried liver treats she loves. That's a good idea. I'll try it.
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Permalink Reply by Niki Firmstone on
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I agree with Joanna. Yes, she's very cute:x) & your dad's great for taking her in! I think she has some Beagle in there. Beagles come in a variety of colours that include ticking on the legs as well as the body. They also have the drop ears. Heidi has a very distinct face. I think one of her parents could be a Beagle /boxer cross. Boxer would give her a bit of height. Jack Russell would've made her a lot shorter & finer boned. Let us know if you get her DNA tested.
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Permalink Reply by Derek on
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I think a lot of people would see this baby and say german shephard. But it could be a fox hound, or collie mix. I have no idea, but I love her all the same. She looks wonderful!
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Permalink Reply by Juel on
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What a cute girl! and what a wonderful family you have! I definitely vote healer! Her head and ears look a lot like a blue healer that my boyfriend had. (although the coloring is no where close. i had trouble house training my German Shepard because i wasn't using the proper cleaning solution, I wasn't removing the ammonia smell all the way.
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Permalink Reply by Wendt Worth Corgi's on
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There is an inexpensive DNA test that can identify the breeds in your dog to be sure what she is which will help you understand her personality and characteristics. She's been through alot so time is of essence. If you google NILF..you will get a lot of information on training to get her to calm down and be obedient w/positive reinforcements. Its a wonderful training method. I know from the Petsmarts in my area..there obedience classes are a joke. Sorry!!! I would much rather see you try to locate a kennel club in your area that offers obedience classes and they are usually $5 a class offered twice a week. Your father is a wonderful person for helping her out. She so deserved this second chance. She has a very sweet, loving expression that looks like she will be very dedicated and will aim to please so be patient, persistent, and consistent. For the housebreaking, I would not allow free roam til she gets a better idea of this.
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