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Permalink Reply by Beth on September 19, 2010 at 7:20pm

In the top link, the female is extremely obese, and both male and female say "retired breeder."

No reputable breeder would have a dog that fat. Not even a concerned "backyard breeder" would have a dog that fat.

It makes me very sad.

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Permalink Reply by Beth on September 19, 2010 at 7:24pm

OMG, they show Chihuahuas!! Why is their Corgi so fat!!!!????

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Permalink Reply by Tegan, Carol & John on September 19, 2010 at 7:32pm

Wow, I can't think of much sadder than these older dogs being sold. I understand that sometimes people just can't keep their dog(s) due to circumstances beyond their control, but to SELL a six and seven year old pair? Shouldn't they be trying to find them the best possible home, not make money off of this? And it also makes me sad that the female is grossly overweight.... Sigh. I too wish I could take them in.

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Permalink Reply by Tegan, Carol & John on September 19, 2010 at 9:17pm

You're absolutely right that rescues charge about that much, but like you said, the dogs would be spayed/neutered. And rescues use that money to take in, feed and rehab dogs, to provide necessary medical care & to spay/neuter. They charge fees so that they can continue to help other animals. I know it sounds harsh, but these people just seem opportunistic. They are selling dogs they used to breed because they have no use for them anymore. That makes me sad on many, many levels. Already I feel guilty for sounding so judgmental, but people getting rid of their animals simply for convenience is really one of my "hot buttons."

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Permalink Reply by Beth on September 19, 2010 at 10:25pm

One of our Corgis is a retired show dog who was bred once before coming to us. The breeder said she "can't put a price" on a dog that has worked for her and had a litter for her, but does request a donation to Corgi rescue, which we gladly gave.

She used the same screening process she used for puppies, or perhaps a more rigorous one (since the dog's personality is already set and the match needs to be a good one). And Maddie was most certainly was not allowed to go to pot like the dogs in the picture before we got her! She was fit and happy and could have walked back in the show ring the day we brought her home.

The ad says the female is "stocky" and goes 35 pounds. If that bitch is only 35 pounds, I'm the Queen of England.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer Markley on September 19, 2010 at 7:52pm

Have you contacted the rescue in your area? Perhaps Sam can help with info? I'd love to see them go to good homes!

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Permalink Reply by Lisa and Odie on September 20, 2010 at 9:20pm

I just don't think dogs this age should be "re-homed". It makes me very sad that they've spent most of their lives with these people, and now will be just going to new owners. How scary for them!!! I wish I could do something....

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Permalink Reply by Lisa and Odie on September 21, 2010 at 8:45am

That's good news Kelly, and I agree with you - I hope these guys get placed in happy homes. Like I said, I wish I could take them ALL... I love my Odie so much, I know I would have room in my HEART for more, just not-so-much my house.... :(

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Permalink Reply by Beth on September 21, 2010 at 12:10pm

I brought in a girl who was fast approaching 5 years old (she didn't start showing til she was 2, had a litter at 3.5 years and was placed a year after that).

She took about a month to be completely used to the new routine and adjust to living with her new Corgi pal, but she only took about a week to not look at all shy.

It took her longer to adjust when we brought in a new kitten than it took her to adjust to moving houses. In other words, changing the EXISTING home seemed more stressful to her than moving to a new home did.

She would be the one on the left:

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