Speaking of Corgis, does anyone on the DoggiePing list know anything about them or have one?
I have known a few... and they have had a great clowning personality, very focused on playing ball, very attentive like a lab or a shepherd, without the size.
And yet they aren't so small that they are overly fragile for kids to play with. I think they're very fun dogs.
Two things to watch out for: they are prone to back problems (though not as much so as, say, dachshunds), and some bloodlines do have a "snappish" temperament and will bite.
I have to tell you something funny. I looked quickly at your post on this thread and I thought it read "LongElephantLegs". Thinking that an odd screen name I took a look at your profile and suddenly realized my error. Hahahaha
Anyway, my daughter is 70" tall ( I'm a shrimp compared, at 5'9") and she has similar problems as the ones you detail on your profile. I'll have to tell her about your store and she can see if they have anything similar in New York or New Jersey.
I have two, a cardigan puppy and a 10 year old pembroke.
Feel free to freep me with your questions!