Corgi v. Labrador

[only_me]

I’m very near the end of my training so will be finally able to get a pup! Previously would always have labs but have had beagle /border terrier too as well as a mix. I’ve always fancied a corgi but don’t know a huge pile of practical info about them. Currently own/share 2 labs with mum & they stay with her, one is 15 and the other 4/5.

In general, How do they compare to a lab?

I have time and space for both with a v. secure garden within a larger garden area so that’s not an issue. I don’t want a yappy thing but aware that’s as much training as the dog - my lab “talks” vocally which is very amusing. Lifestyle wise would get enough walks, prefer off lead as we regularly walk through forests/beaches/trails etc. so need a dog that I’m not battling against nature when training recall - had a beagle in the past and that was a nightmare walking, I hated not being able to let him off lead on our walks.

Also love duck tolling retrievers however near impossible to get here in NI/Ire. I had considered re homing a failed gundog but on the Facebook groups they all seem to be spaniels and as above, want to make sure the dog isn’t smarter than me

 

[Annette4]

Corgis bark, a lot, in my experience (had 2 and spent lots of time around them). You can find quieter ones but its worth keeping in mind they use their voice to herd.

I found mine generally trainable but it's very much a 'whats in it for me' approach as opposed to our Vallhund who wants to work with you. They can be stubborn as hell but food is a helpful incentive.

I would say watch your lines for temperament and length. They're getting more dachshund shaped and I personally much prefer the more compact, traditional type. It might be a coincidence but I am seeing more and more spinal issues with the longer types.

 

[Clodagh]

Gundog Rescue and Rehoming are in Ireland. I’m not absolutely sure where tbh but they nearly always have labs looking for homes/foster homes.

 

[HopOnTrot]

Border Terrier: big dog in a small body and with good socialisation they’re wonderful!

 

[only_me]

Border Terrier: big dog in a small body and with good socialisation they’re wonderful!

Had one - nice enough person but don’t think would like another

 

[only_me]

Gundog Rescue and Rehoming are in Ireland. I’m not absolutely sure where tbh but they nearly always have labs looking for homes/foster homes.

Yes I’m on FB page but lots of setters and spaniels, the labs that come up to be rehomed so far all seem to have not had any basic training ie. Walking on lead or have a list of medical issues/can only be in 1 dog homes.

 

[druid]

There's not many Corgi breeders in Ireland. Plenty of lab breeders both show and working. If you are based in NI then Scottish breeders would be accessible to you also

 

[only_me]

I’m NI based but can travel. Have had a few labs, prefer working types. Current one, Indy, who loves talking is working, both parents trial winners in Ireland & Scotland. She’s funny, have trained her onto cues as well as words but these were picked up by her and once I noticed what I was doing could reinforce the cue!

 

[druid]

Keep an eye on Gundogs Direct, lots of the NI working crew advertise on there.

For NSDT in Scotland there is a fully health tested litter now near Glasgow....

There's plenty of good NSDT breeders in Scotland so if that's what you really want they are out there

 

[tda]

My neighbour has a corgie, nice enough dog, not overly friendly, my terrier is scared of her, I think she just looked at him! It doesn't bark a lot .
The only thing is the undercarriage.....during winter every time she goes out she needs washing (it's a farm) or putting in a drying bag and then brushing

 

[only_me]

Keep an eye on Gundogs Direct, lots of the NI working crew advertise on there.

For NSDT in Scotland there is a fully health tested litter now near Glasgow....

There's plenty of good NSDT breeders in Scotland so if that's what you really want they are out there

Grand, thanks! Not ready for a pup now but will be towards end of year once I finish training/CCT. Just doing research now.

 

[druid]

Grand, thanks! Not ready for a pup now but will be towards end of year once I finish training/CCT. Just doing research now.

Scalpsie is the breeder - they seem to breed regularly and have health tested and socialised pups. Might be worth keeping an eye on. There is also Delphox in the borders.

 

[m1stify]

Have had 2 corgis adore them loyal and brave yes stubborn but with a brilliant sense of humour. Just love them

 

[CorvusCorax]

Corgis are bred to bully livestock many times their own height and weight. We are but puny little pawns in their game of world domination.

 

[P3LH]

Corgis are bred to bully livestock many times their own height and weight. We are but puny little pawns in their game of world domination.

This, typed with two at my feet. Wonderful, but not the doughy companions the internet likes to pain them as.

 

[anguscat]

There are two breeds of corgis: Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire. My preference is for the latter.

 

[Jenko109]

I know a couple of Corgis.

One is a lovely little dog. Very straight forward. Not particularly vocal. Goes out riding with the horse. Very easy.

The other is actually really annoying, for both vocalising and being generally stubborn. If you take a new dog on a walk with him, he will just hassle it and you have to pop him on a lead. He won't be told no.

I would much prefer a smart working line Labrador.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I don’t know any Corgis in reality.
They are two pretty different dogs though and I’m a small dog lover really, so although I love and we always have at least one lab kicking around I’d vote small!
They are just easy.