The Thread where Corgis have Things on their Heads

[Liep]

I have a friend who has a corgi. It has bad hips and watching it try to get unto the couch is possibly the funniest thing I've ever seen a dog do, or not do.

[Sheilbh]

They're an old, old work breed.  They have some spinal issues if they live long enough, but they are actually really hearty and healthy.  Compared to pugs, who have non-functional jaw structure and sometimes can't even breed naturally.

Yeah they're sheepdogs I think. Which probably means they need a lot of exercise which they might not get because they look so cute/small.

Edit: Or maybe ratters?

[Queequeg]

Nope.  Welsh sheepdogs.  They are low so that sheep and cows can't kick them.  They have an incredibly strong herding instinct. 

Wales isn't exactly flat pasture land.  They are tough dogs. 

[Sheilbh]

I can't wait until I'm in a position to have a dog and a cat

[Queequeg]

Same.  Longshanks the Corgi will be mine. 

[Caliga]

I can't wait until I'm in a position to have a dog and a cat

It's glorious.    Yesterday a mylar balloon drifted into my yard, about a foot out of the range of Roscoe's collar.  After I let him out he barked his HEAD off at it until I came out and found the balloon, which I took to the garbage can and popped by stomping on it... at which point he hopped backwards and yelped.  Most fun I've had on a work morning in weeks.

[Admiral Yi]

Is there a relationship between herding instinct and balancing things on your head?

[Queequeg]

Is there a relationship between herding instinct and balancing things on your head?

No. Corgis are just smart and trainable.

[Josquius]

Why have corgis became the gay dog of choice in recent years?
It is kind of funny given their only prior association was with The Queen.....

[Viking]

Why have corgis became the gay dog of choice in recent years?
It is kind of funny given their only prior association was with The Queen.....

I think being associated with Queen, Flaming Queens, Queers makes you "ghey" in and of itself. Plus, I think lots of gays are tired of this flamboyant sex crazed stuff and just want to grow old with dignity and a cardgan. The Corgi helps with that, since if anybody know how to grow old with dignity and a cardigan, it is the royal family.... plus it probably makes sexual fantasies with prince phillip easier.

[Queequeg]

[Admiral Yi]

Squeelus, do you think your Corgi enjoys balancing things on its head or does it out of a sense of obligation?

[The Brain]

Squeelus, do you think your Corgi enjoys balancing things on its head or does it out of a sense of obligation?

It thinks it's a dog.

[Queequeg]

Squeelus, do you think your Corgi enjoys balancing things on its head or does it out of a sense of obligation?

They bribe them.  Hazel is bribed with cheese.