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At what age should a corgi be neutered?
My Corgi is 1-1/2 years old, we've had him since he was 7 weeks old. He is neutered. We also have a yellow lab, 5 and a small munsterlander, 10. The lab is submissive in all things and the Corgi snaps and snarls at him all the time over food, toys, space, etc. I don't know what to do to put a stop to this. He does it to the small munsterlander too but not to the same extent. I've read that you should not make over the submissive dog and punish the alpha dog, but seriously, in our household, the small munsterlander came first, then the labrador, then the Corgi. So, what to do? The lab has always been shy, he was raised in a kennel at the Humane Society until we got him at 6 months, he's afraid of people (strangers) and barks ferociously at them but is too scared to actually go up to them and bite them. The Corgi is very aggressive and really tries to make the lab pay to live. I'm at my wits end as to what to do to stop this. Any help would be appreciated.
Any form of aggression should be cause for concern. I recommend calling a canine behavioralist, as aggression in any form is a serious matter.
I have a 12 year old Corgi and he is dragging his back legs. Has anyone else had this issue Is he in pain and should I have him put to sleep. He pulls himself along with his front legs, and it is heartbreaking to watch.
That happened to my 11 year old corgi. It is indeed heartbreaking to watch. We did have to euthanize our corgi, due to the fact that he had leg/back problems for 6+ years. The choice is up to you on what to do. If he's not happy anymore, and it's too painful for him, then euthanasia might be the best option. Speak to your vet first, whatever your decision is. There might be treatment options available that weren't for my dog 7 years ago. My prayers go out to your corgi. I hope there's something that can be done for him. I know how it feels to have this happen to a dog. I truely am sorry.
An aniti-inflammatory may help.
My Corgi started barking around 9 months and he is now a 1 year old. He barks and howls very frequently now. He used to never bark at other dogs outside while we walk but now he does. Is this a phase? Is there a way to make him stop?
Corgis are known for their superb watchdog abilities. This often leads to barking at what we think of as nothing. Try ignoring the barking. Do not yell at your dog, or he may think you are barking, too. Do not say "it's Ok, there's nothing there" or something to that effect, as he may think you're praising him. Talk it over with a dog trainer. Corgis learn very quickly.
How much should my 2 year old male corgi weigh?
Obviously this varies depending on whether he was the runt or not, however his weight should not exceed 35 pounds, if it does you should exercise him more and feed him less, some dogs react better to 3 small meals a day as opposed to 1 large one!
How much should my 5 month old corgi weigh?
Rates of growth vary in different dogs but I should say a healthy weight would be about 15 - 25 pounds, as long as he doesn't appear skinny then he should be fine - when their ribs are exposed it becomes a worry!
My 3y.o. boy has bad breath. He gets all types of chew things and eats dry food. A vet cleaning is too expensive. What to do?
You could get toothpaste for dogs and rub it all over certain toys that are designed for this.
sometimes i buy little chewy treats for my corgi called "greenies."
they are little green bones that clean their teeth! you can get them anywhere that sells petfood and stuff usually, they work pretty well and might help your problem
i am thinking of getting a corgi. I have two cats and im wondering if they will fight with eachother?
We have a year old corgi, and a six month old kitten... when we brought kitty home, we held him and let the corgi sniff and get to know him before there was unsupervised time. I'd just suggest making sure that kitty can get up and away from the puppy, and that puppy picks up on the "signals" from the kitty. That way they get along, and the cat doesn't just hide. Corgis are really good family members, it's gonna work out for sure!
Depends on the Cat....
Any cat that is friendly will get along great with a corgi. Corgis aren't violent, and they never start any trouble.
Most corgis will simply be curious and slowly approach the cat to sniff and check it out as if it was another corgi and new friend.
If the cat acts violently and hisses, then the corgi will bark to tell it to shut up.... herding instinct.
If the cat remains silent and runs, then the corgi will enjoy a great game of chase.... herding instinct.
Our corgi is 17 months old. He has become increasingly aggressive with younger dogs. This started when he was about 12 months. Until then, he would play with all the other dogs. Is something he will grow out of? If not, what can we do?
Is he neutered? Sometimes unneutered male dogs will assert dominance over the other dogs.
I know corgis shed twice a year (big time!) but how long does this shedding last? We're first time corgi owners.
we have two corgis and they are bolth blowing coat and shedding usually lasts 3 weeks to a month
Corgis are known to shed only twice a year: January-June and July-December. Everything I owned was accessorized with corgi hair. It was quite the fashion statement. Now that my corgi is gone, I relish the occasional corgi hair that I find on a piece of clothing. Good brushing and lots of exercise are the key.... as well as acceptance.
To help with the previous response: Make sure that you properly dry your corgi, because their coats can get so thick up in the front, shoulders, and back area's if you dont your corgi can get horrible skin problems. Towel drying is best, just make sure they are as dry as you can make them.
The best thing we have found out is that when they start their shedding season give them a warm bath and brush them out. Do it again a day or to later and you will get rid of most of your problems. The Warm water helps losen the hairs quicker.
I'm not sure, but like the response befor, I know corgis are constant shedders. During their acctual shedding period, they will shed A LOT more. That's how you know when they're shedding. Keep a track of how long.
I have had a corgi now for 5 years and we deal with shedding year round. I was told that it was light controled. They stay in a room during the day that has a lot of natural light. The key is to have them groomed really well and that helps tremendously.
We are thinking about getting a pembroke to join our family. We have had a lot of problems with dogs in the past. We have a Pomeranian she is about 2, do you think the pembroke will nip at her?We dont really want a hyper dog being that we live in an apt, do you think we should consider another type of dog?
If a corgi is untrained and allowed to heard and bark at whatever it likes most other pets in the house wont take kindly to it.(unless your other pets are very submissive) And yes they are hyper dogs unless exercised.
We added a 4-month old Pembroke/Border collie cross to our family and have a Border collie/American eskimo cross who is 12 years old. Both are female and play great together although at first the 12 year old wasn't too sure of the newbie. The Pembroke/Border collie is now one year old. She's been a complete delight to us and all who she's around. Exceptionally easy to train!
Corgi's can be strong willed little dogs,but as one poster said,they are so loving and fun.My suggestion is to do your research.Corgi's,when mixed with another dog of the same sex,can be problematic.Our male corgi can be VERY assertive with other males,but gets along fine with our female corgi.Your best bet may be a male,as you already own a female.A reputable breeder will be able to give you a summary of each pup's personality traits. Good luck with your decision!
I have had three corgis. Mine have all wanted to be the dominant dog in our "dog family"...even to the point of nipping at and herding the bigger dogs. But they are not mean or aggressive...just "rounding up the bunch" and making sure everybody is in line. Your Pomeranian will likely become the subordinate dog, but if that's OK with you, Corgis are very friendly wnoderful animals...always cheerful, as the other poster said.
If you really like the breed, go for it! Still, I might recomend the Cavelir King Charles, they're the best dogs, have a personality like the corgi, and super cute. They don't even shed that much!
We have 2 corgi's and they do not nip at our heels or each other, however they are very playful and will fight and play with each other. It just depends on the strength of the herding instinct on the corgi you buy and you can talk to the breeder about that. I would not consider another breed as the corgi is the most loving, and fun dog I have ever owned! They cheer you up when you are feeling sad! Corgi's aren't hyper like other herding dogs can be, but need regular exercise.
I just wondered about how much our girl should weigh...she's 9 months now and eats only two times a day - 20 lbs at last vet visit. Very playful and loves to run - just making sure - I'm new to all this doggie stuff! Thanks!
Our 2 year old is 22 pounds and in great shape!
she acts like a big dog , tries to run the household
She sounds good. You can give her more treats, but then just exersize her a bit more after that.
my new 9 month old boy is about that weight and the vet says he is healthy....
that seems about right.your dog seems very healthy just make sure to keep up exercising
This is the best dog ever! We do have a problem with nipping and biting when we run and play, particularly the back of the legs and knees. How do you teach them not to bite without losing this wonderful playtime and their free spirit?
A trick is that if your dog nips, say no, lean down, and blow some air at her nose. It makes them close their mouth! Note: I have just given you very useful info!
as soon as he or she nips stop.say a strong no.then continue your playif he or she does it again repeat it. the nipping should stop