10 Reasons You Should Get a Corgi | Corgi Temperament and The Pros of Corgi Ownership
Should I get a corgi? Pembroke Welsh Corgis are fun, smart, energetic, and make amazing pets, but they are not for everyone. Here are the 10 Reasons you SHOULD get a corgi dog.
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Reason Number 1: Corgis are Extremely Intelligent
Corgis are ranked 11 among the most intelligent dog breeds. They are easy to train, very quick learners, and tend to know a ton of fun tricks! If you are someone who loves to teach your dog new things, corgis might be the perfect dog for you.
On the downside, their intelligence makes them a little stubborn. Since they’re so smart, they love to test their humans to see what they can get away with, and sometimes only decide to listen when they know they’re going to be rewarded. My corgi Willo knows when I have a treat, and when I don’t! So if she knows she’s not going to be getting a treat for listening, she won’t do what I ask.
On the plus side, she is very food-driven and is super eager to please when she knows there are treats involved! Consistency is key when it comes to training this smart breed. If you’re consistent in their training, they will be the best, and most well-behaved dogs.
Reason Number 2: Corgis Are Very Cute
Corgis’ giant ears and short legs honestly make them showstoppers. I can’t go anywhere in public with Willo without at least one person commenting on how cute and/or beautiful she is. And I too find myself staring at her with so much love and pride I can’t stand it.
Corgis definitely know that they’re cute and often use that to their advantage to get everything they want. But it’s worth it. If you’re one of those people that think corgis are ridiculously cute, then chances are a corgi is in your future.
Reason Number 3: Corgis Have Huge, Fun Personalities
Corgis are silly, funny, sweet, and a little sassy! I have met several corgis and they all have such distinct personalities. I think this is a big reason why they have such a following on social media, they’re just such entertaining dogs with their variety of quirks.
My corgi Willo is a social butterfly who loves attention and will demand it from you if needed. She is loud and commandeering of my attention, but she is also the sweetest girl who loves to cuddle and openly show her affection to the people she loves.
Reason Number 4: Corgis Are Extremely Adaptive
Corgis do great in many different kinds of environments. Whether it’s an apartment or a farm, your corgi can thrive if they’re given the exercise and mental stimulation they need.
They love water, snow, adventures, and just hanging out with their family. Corgis are small enough to fit comfortably in a small apartment, and as long as get out for daily walks and playtime, living in an apartment shouldn’t deter you from adding a short-legged companion to your family.
Reason Number 5: Corgis are Athletic Dogs
Pembroke Welsh Corgis were bred to be herding dogs, so they are very fast and agile! They worked on farms and herded everything from geese to cattle. They have a lot of energy and make a great adventure companion. So if you love hiking long distances, don’t let a corgi’s short legs stop you from getting one! I have seen a few adventure corgis that hike miles and miles with their owners, and it’s a sight to see!
WIllo has done a few hikes with me in Sedona, Arizona, and I was so amazed by her ability to hop up onto large rocks! She LOVED it too! She is also very impressive at the dog park, showing off her fetch abilities. We always get comments about how fast she is and how good she is at grabbing the ball ou t of the air.
Reason Number 6: Corgis are Big Dogs in Small Bodies
I know there are a lot of people out there that are very partial to only owning large dogs, but I am here to tell you that corgis act just like large dogs, just in a more compact body. They Have Big Dog Energy, as I like to call it.
Willo actually gets along best with big dogs, she plays rough but is at a huge advantage because she can duck under small spaces to dodge bigger dogs and beat them in races. It is so cute to see Willo run circles around large dogs! One of her best friends from a mere 8 weeks old is a Great Pyrenese, and she wasn't afraid of this huge dog, she jumped up and played with her… it was adorable.
Reason Number 7: Corgis Are The Perfect Size
As I mentioned above, corgis are large dogs in small bodies. Well, technically they’re medium size dogs, but I think they’re really the perfect size!
Corgis typically range from 20-30 pounds and are really easy to bring pretty much anywhere with you. They fit in the majority of pet carriers and backpacks, making most corgis within the size range to travel on a plane with you. They fit perfectly on laps so they don’t need much extra room for themselves. Willo is always easy to accommodate when traveling, taking her to work with me or taking her anywhere in public.
Reason Number 8: Corgis Make Great Social Companions
I mentioned this above, but having a corgi with you in public makes you an attention magnet. It brings strangers over to pet your dog, ask about their breed and strike up conversations. And while this may seem scary or annoying, for a shy person like me it has been great! It makes it easy to talk to strangers and meet new people because all they want to do is talk about how awesome your dog is.
I have met so many awesome people and made so many friends through the corgi community as well… which leads me to reason number 9…
Reason Number 9: The Corgi Community is Awesome
When people love corgis, they REALLY love corgis! Having a corgi has introduced me to an awesome community of corgi owners and corgi lovers, and some of them have become close friends. There are corgi clubs and communities in almost every state and it’s so fun to meet up with people who love their dogs just as much as you love yours.
Reason Number 10: Corgi Beach Day
Every year along the west coast, there are celebrations specifically around the love of corgis! They are called Corgi Beach day and they happen in Huntington Beach in Orange County, in San Fransisco, and at Cannon Beach in Oregon. We have gone to 3 of them now and they are so fun and you typically see hundreds of corgis there at one time! Do any other dog breeds go this crazy?!
Watch my 10 reasons you should get a corgi, along with some of my advice for corgi ownership. This is a fun video that will teach you about corgi personality traits, but keep in mind it's also so important to make sure corgis are the right breed fit for you.