Okay, so, I got really into this whole Pembroke Welsh Cogi thing. You know, those adorable short-legged pups? Yeah, I wanted to know everything about them, so I started digging around the internet. Here’s how it all went down.
First, I wanted to get into a community, to talk to people who actually own these dogs, so I tried joining this Facebook group, the PWCCA Facebook Group. Turns out, it’s just for members of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America (PWCCA). I figured, it makes sense to keep it exclusive to serious owners or breeders, but I needed to become a member first to get that invitation.
So I went ahead and signed up for the PWCCA membership and then I finally got an invitation to join the group.
Then, I started looking for some solid articles to read. I found a bunch written by this person named Stephanie Hedgepath and some others. They were all published in different journals, so that seemed pretty legit. I was just skimming through, trying to get a feel for what people were talking about. I mean, I’m not a Corgi expert or anything, but I love these dogs.
Next, I stumbled upon this random post, something like, “Hey there, Welsh Corgi enthusiasts!” It was some general info about welcoming a Corgi into your home. Nothing groundbreaking, but it got me thinking about all the stuff you need to know if you actually have one of these dogs. Stuff like, what to feed them, how to train them, and all that jazz.
After that, I wanted to get some solid facts. I mean, what are Corgis really like? This one site described them as one of the “most agreeable small house dogs.” That sounded pretty good to me. They’re also supposed to be loyal, loving, and smart. And they’re into working, which I guess means they like having a job to do, like those dog sports.
- They mentioned agility, herding, conformation, obedience.
- They really do participate in a lot of dog sports.
Then I got into the physical stuff. The article described their “medium-sized erect ears” that kind of taper to a point. And their coats, they have this short double coat with a coarse topcoat and a soft, thick undercoat. Makes sense, since they’re originally from Wales, they probably need that to keep warm. I love the way their ears stand straight up.
My Conclusions
Okay, so basically, I just spent a whole afternoon diving into the world of Pembroke Welsh Corgis. It was a bit of a rabbit hole, but a fun one. I learned a lot. These dogs seem like a handful, in a good way. I’ll keep looking into them. Maybe one day I’ll even get one of my own. Who knows?
