In the words of Dame Shirley Bassey….

[Moobli]

They look such characters! Great photos.

 

[P3LH]

He is 1 in a few weeks. Unsure how that happened. Still, the easiest and most straightforward pup/dog I think I’ve ever known. Dear old H is still his favourite thing and he is very mindful when we are joined in walks by him to plod alongside - strange really.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Gorgeous photo! Doesn't time fly?

 

[P3LH]

I think because he’s always been so straightforward the whole puppy to adolescent has sort of merged into some strange non-time sort of time and as a result it feels as if he has been here both only five minutes but also for a lifetime.

 

[Unicorn]

What a lovely photo!

 

[P3LH]

‘They say the next big thing is here, but to me it seems quite clear, that it’s all just a little bit of history repeating….’

After looking into a couple of other breeds, it became clear it had to be another corgi. They get under your skin & after all we were initially going to breed a litter to take one back, before deciding against it.

We discredited the idea of a dog this year and planned to seriously look next year. Then via one of the corgi people (I have said before they are like the mafia in terms of being ‘connected’…no wonder I found it so hard to find a good one first time round as a newcomer!) I heard of a litter with essentially the same breeding behind the bitch line to madam. And a super sire too who isn’t a huge overdone dog and actually has legs - a trend missing in certain corgi males (with some royal ancestors for any of you monarchists out there)

So, meet the Sherman tank’s apprentice. He is rather charming. The litter was super and very even, there wasn’t much between any of them. Some were perhaps flashier marked then him, but I don’t like too much white, and he was tailed whereas some were natural bobs. He won on temperament as was lovely and quiet, and slept on me when we first met them a few weeks ago.

I am sure he will decline all invitations to join in world domination related antics when he comes home in a few weeks time. At this stage I am not convinced he isn’t a Labrador spy, disguised in appropriate attire, sent to infiltrate the Pembroke corgi domain.

Well, Gus the Wuss has reached his first birthday so this will be the last post - I never really set out to document on here his first year. & What a year it has been considering he has spent most of it concerned that death is around every corner via the cries of pheasants, hoovers, butterflies, kissing gates & all black cockerpoos.

He never really got the memo about being a Corgi & my initial suspicions that he is a labrador in pem clothing remains. Even further reinforced by his love of swimming in the sea and rock pooling. He is a bit different, and not the brightest spark which is ironic considering he was known as lightbulb before coming home - but he’s marvellous.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

He really is such a handsome wee guy! Can't believe he's a year old already!

 

[Surbie]

He's a super looking dog now - and I've never seen a corgi pup before - adorable!

 

[splashgirl45]

I have really enjoyed your posts detailing his first year, he looks and sounds like a lovely boy..

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

He is still gorgeous!

I hope we still get to hear about (and see, of course) all your fabulous dogs.

 

[P3LH]

Thank you - I can’t fault him really. He’s always been super easy and super straightforward. Although not overly gushy with strangers, he’s sociable enough in most situations. Walks to heel off lead and with excellent recall. Not too full of himself and doesn’t think he knows best. Really simple little chap. A little quieter in some situations I’d like but that’s just him, he reads situations before acting which was what I noted most about him in the whelping box.

From a breed POV he’s a little lighter on the face than I’d have liked but that’s just me being a snob! I don’t like too much white! Until recently he did seem a little longer in the loin then I’d have liked and I hate overly long overly low corgis as seems to be a trend in the ringlately, but since maturing a bit more - this has changed and he is more dog shaped and less ferret shaped! Interestingly he’s sounder in his movement then my bitch and is bizarrely agile for a small dog. Built a bit like a highland pony, he would go all day if permitted.

 

[misst]

He is just lovely and sounds like a really lovely person too. I cannot believe that a year has passed! There are pair of quite young Pembrook Corgies being walked where I live who are new on the block and they are fabulous personalities.

 

[P3LH]

Less than a year between the two photos - i don’t really know what happened. Having seen some up dated photos of siblings many ended up quite modern and teddy bear looking. I can confirm I have a good eye for the type of corgi I like, as he like madam turned out as I envisioned. Foxy but not weedy. He still has too much white on his cheeks though! And perhaps a thicker coat than I though, notable on his chest as he’s actually really slight underneath it all. But seriously, he’s a real grown up dog now…Perhaps that means it’s time for another one….

 

[Annette4]

Less than a year between the two photos - i don’t really know what happened. Having seen some up dated photos of siblings many ended up quite modern and teddy bear looking. I can confirm I have a good eye for the type of corgi I like, as he like madam turned out as I envisioned. Foxy but not weedy. He still has too much white on his cheeks though! And perhaps a thicker coat than I though, notable on his chest as he’s actually really slight underneath it all. But seriously, he’s a real grown up dog now…Perhaps that means it’s time for another one….

Definitely time for another one ?

 

[P3LH]

Definitely time for another one ?

Problem is - I like them to have legs, an actual outline, ground clearance, pretty heads and good temperaments - you know that’s not easy to find in the breed anymore!!!

 

[P3LH]

Definitely time for another one ?

 

[Annette4]

Very true....I know we can't have another dog until we loose Fizz but trying to at least keep my eye out so I can see how people are breeding but we may end up with a Valhund as we're finding it harder to find the type we like.

 

[P3LH]

Very true....I know we can't have another dog until we loose Fizz but trying to at least keep my eye out so I can see how people are breeding but we may end up with a Valhund as we're finding it harder to find the type we like.

The big names I like are all either wrapping things up or already have due to age. There are a few kennels I keep my eye on thoigh. What I’ve noticed is the type I like, and probably fairly similar to yours too, seems to be being bred by ‘no name’ breeding (if that makes sense?) eg litters away from the show ring. I don’t actually think it’s as hard to find a good one as I complain, it’s just a case of really looking.

 

[P3LH]

Basically I am in a post spey period of mourning which I knew I would be. with the exception of both needing a bit more neck, (and madam needing to lose weight again) I should have mated these two to keep going the type I like. I’ve been quite lucky with both of mine as neither are like a lot of what is about now. She was speyed last month though as I was a bit of a wuss about the risk of things going wrong, plus she’s a little lower at the front than I’d like and I worried too much about finding good homes rather than those who want one cause they’ve been on the crown or are insta famous -so I’ll just imagine what could have been in my head!

 

[Clodagh]

Basically I am in a post spey period of mourning which I knew I would be. with the exception of both needing a bit more neck, (and madam needing to lose weight again) I should have mated these two to keep going the type I like. I’ve been quite lucky with both of mine as neither are like a lot of what is about now. She was speyed last month though as I was a bit of a wuss about the risk of things going wrong, plus she’s a little lower at the front than I’d like and I worried too much about finding good homes rather than those who want one cause they’ve been on the crown or are insta famous -so I’ll just imagine what could have been in my head!

I’m a world expert at post spay regret. I got Ffee spayed as I thought I can’t cope with home finding.
That is still entirely true, but I love so much about her, her type, trainability, athleticism, everything.
Then I think about Red who was well bred and sold to a reputable buyer with excellent credentials and he was a puppy farm front. And I think, imagine if a pup you bred ended up there?

 

[P3LH]

I’m a world expert at post spay regret. I got Ffee spayed as I thought I can’t cope with home finding.
That is still entirely true, but I love so much about her, her type, trainability, athleticism, everything.
Then I think about Red who was well bred and sold to a reputable buyer with excellent credentials and he was a puppy farm front. And I think, imagine if a pup you bred ended up there?

And that, in addition to homes where their primary motivation is because they have a funny walk in Instagram videos or look cute in the crown, is why I know buying in is easier. You are quite correct it’s just more worry than worth

 

[P3LH]

Although I said this thread was probably wrapped up once he reached one…I’m also aware he has quite the fan club here. These were taken for his breeder. He really is quite lovely. Wouldn’t be a show winner - not draught excluder enough nor dragging on the ground. More than fine by me.

 

[Moobli]

Definitely your two Luke ?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiY5wpzjE1p/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[P3LH]

Definitely your two Luke ?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiY5wpzjE1p/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Could not be more accurate!

 

[P3LH]

Nearly 15 months old and we are on the cusp of no longer fitting in a medium sized collar - he isn’t even a particularly large corgi! Although opinions may differ I suppose as often when he’s been lying on you for some time, it feels a little like having suffered a minor stroke….

 

[malwhit]

I can't believe its 27 years ago I bought my first Pembroke. I was living in Eastbourne then and got her from Bexhill on Sea.

She hated the sea but we had great walks on the South Downs.Once my Jack Russell and her disturbed a fox. It ran past me followed by the terrier and lagging a bit behind Skippy the Corgi. The fox got away and they came back panting?
I did show her a bit and she always came 2nd or 3rd, but to me she was the best. I was going to breed from her but moved back up north and never got the chance.

I keep thinking I want another, but it would have to a tricolour to avoid comparisons. Prices would need to drop too?

 

[P3LH]

I can't believe its 27 years ago I bought my first Pembroke. I was living in Eastbourne then and got her from Bexhill on Sea.

She hated the sea but we had great walks on the South Downs.Once my Jack Russell and her disturbed a fox. It ran past me followed by the terrier and lagging a bit behind Skippy the Corgi. The fox got away and they came back panting?
I did show her a bit and she always came 2nd or 3rd, but to me she was the best. I was going to breed from her but moved back up north and never got the chance.

I keep thinking I want another, but it would have to a tricolour to avoid comparisons. Prices would need to drop too?

We have a tri too - they’re all great fun. Although admittedly the tri colours are my favourite. I said I’d never have a red but look where we are now! Good breeders, proper breeders, aren’t charging the ridiculous prices seen in some of the pet for sale websites. I think they’ll always be a couple within our house now, amongst others.

 

[P3LH]

18 months old and he completely dwarfs her now. He is a very chilled and pensive dog. A philosopher or deep thinker in a past life. He’s a bit of an airhead/bimbo most of the time though. His presence certainly has made her more well rounded and taken much of her edge off her.

 

[Moobli]

They look a real pair of characters

 

[P3LH]

They look a real pair of characters

You’d like them. Mini GSD’s in temperament and outlook. Even down to the take it or leave it attitude towards people who aren’t theirs. They certainly keep me on my toes. The old boy has really slowed down now and only comes for walks when he shows he wants to (which isn’t as often as I’d like but..) so they’ve had to sort themselves out and strike a balance without him present 24/7. She’s actually incredibly mild mannered with him now he’s grown up. A world away from trying to devour him as a pup.

He has no vices. The sort of dog you never really have to worry about, happiest trotting alongside you off lead and taking in the world.