[txhurl]

My sister finally came and got her 300lb English Mastiff I’d been ‘babysitting’ a few years. Add 1/2 lb slobber per day hurled over every surface on TOP of the non-stop shedding. Great dog, I miss him already.

I’ve ran, hunted, swam, everything with just about every breed except a Corgi and I’ve noticed a number of them catching my eye lately. The qualities that allure me are: independent, self-secure, noble, behaved, intelligent, assessing. Which ones am I missing? I’ve never had a small dog before but this is looking like the one.

[gorush]

Of course I am biased...I was a first time dog owner, I read through the AKC dog bible and we decided upon the Corgi for all the reasons you listed. We couldn't be happier. We thought we'd never be able to replace Jake, but Dagny... Here, just look at this album showing her life from 10 wks to her first birthday. ps, play the sideshow

http://picasaweb.google.com/jimro1951/Dagny#

[KC Burke]

In addition to traits you mention, Corgis bond to their Owners as attentive dogs without being too fearful of outsiders.

When you sit by the fire, they will too. When visitors come they may announce but rarely are they overly agressive. They may herd toddlers but not by nipping or other offensive conduct. They love to play fetch.