5 Reasons You Should Not Get A Corgi | The Negative Side of Having a Corgi and What To Expect
Corgis are awesome dogs full of great qualities, but with their rise in popularity, not enough people know about the breed, their temperament, or what is required to take care of them. This post covers a few of the more challenging aspects of the breed!
If you find that these five traits work for you and your family, then Pembroke Welsh corgis will probably be a great fit for you.
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Reason Number 1: They Are Very High Energy Dogs
Pembroke Welsh Corgis were bred to be herding dogs. This means that they have a high working drive and have tons of energy. They are dogs that require a lot of mental stimulation, training, and exercise. They are typically portrayed as couch potato dogs on social media, but this is not actually common. Especially when they are young!
If you do not provide your corgi with enough exercise and mental stimulation, they will find it themselves by chewing on things they shouldn’t, i.e. your couch pillows and your baseboards, or by tormenting you and the other animals in your home. So if you get a corgi, just know that they are going to require a lot of playtime, walks, and other mentally stimulating activities.
Reason Number 2: They Are Very Stubborn
Corgis are one of the smartest dog breeds. But with their intelligence comes stubbornness. If you want a dog that is always eager to please, that dog is not a corgi. They will test you in every way possible before deciding to do what you ask. And they know when you’re lying about having a treat.
Corgis do what they want on their own time. Some examples of this include bringing their ball to you to throw, but not close enough for you to reach. Staring at you for multiple seconds when you open the door for them to come inside, only to finally come in once you shut the door again. And coming to you when called, sniffing for a treat, and then taking off running in the opposite direction when they realize you don’t acttually have a treat with you.
Corgis require very consistent training. But if you are consistent, they are amazing, smart, well-behaved, intelligent dogs.
Reason Number 3: They Are Prone to Hip and Back Injuries
Because corgis have long backs and short legs, it is very common for them to suffer back and/or hip and joint injuries. They commonly develop arthritis and can have a number of hip and lower back issues. It’s really important to keep corgis at a healthy weight and to keep them from jumping off of high places, or jumping up high and landing hard on their legs.
My corgi Willo has stairs for the couch and bed and gets hip and joint supplements in her dinner to help prevent injuries. Just know that when you have a corgi, they require extra care and can come with costly, unexpected vet bills. I recommend having pet insurance and not overfeeding them.
Reason Number 4: They Are Very Loud/Vocal
Corgis are very loud! Not only do they bark loudly, but they are super vocal. My corgi Willo is constantly expressing herself with sounds, such as whines, howls, and of course her wide variety of barking sounds. They are just very expressive and want you to pay attention to them. So if you hate barking of live in an apartment with thin walls, a corgi might not be the right dog for you.
Reason Number 5: They Shed A LOT
Nothing more to say here. Just have a lint roller.
Think you want a #Corgi Puppy? Here are 5 Reasons why you should NOT get this Dog Breed, or just some negative aspects of the breed you should definitely consider. Plus corgi facts you probably didn’t know, and how to take care of your corgi to give them (and you) the best life.