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We have tiles and wood and ours have no trouble. Just have to watch out if it's wet weather because they are idiots and come running inside at full speed and can slip.

Lots of pembrokes have his markings, they are red-headed tris. Here's a link to show you what they look like http://www.pembrokecorgi.org/colors_RHT.html Did you happen to snap any full body shots, side on?

A leo sounds like a corgi on stilts! I'd already read about them loving water. I bought my corgis their own pool because they love water so much I reckon they could give leos a run for their money in the shedding department. We have hair everywhere, vacuum every day but it still shows up Nobody bats an eyelid if there's dog hair in their dinner or drink anymore How will I fit a leo and a corgi on my bed!?

Pembroke corgi for sure. Don't think he's crossed with anything, just a BYB corgi. ETA Actually looking again I can really see Vallhund in there too...Not sure if there are many valls in Sydney though so it could be unlikely...Gosh he looks very vall-ish though! His ears and skull look like a vallhund but then again valls look similar to corgis so he could just be a corgi. Send him here so I can check him out in the flesh (and kidnap him!)

We have the dogs' water bowls inside but at the back door and we keep a jug next to them for filling up. One day Elle kept on knocking over the jug and making a racket. I thought she was just doing it accidentally but she kept on doing it over and over, so eventually I got up to see what she was doing and she was sitting patiently by the bowls which were empty. Smart girl she is! I filled them up and she had a drink and tottered off back to bed Mission accomplished. I wonder if she was knocking it over because she knew that's how we fill up the bowls or if she was just trying to get my attention with the closest object.

I was at Riverside Gardens last night and noticed a few greyhounds there, running free and not muzzled. I did wonder if the laws had changed. The dogs weren't a problem at all, in fact I could easily have snuck one home with me I was at a dog park a few weeks ago and a lady had her greyhound offlead and unmuzzled. I was worried sick because the park is on a main road and her dogs (also had a whippet loose) weren't listening to a thing she said, she had no control. They were very friendly and gorgeous dogs though.

Did anybody read the advertisements in the back of the book? Some puppy/stud dog ads and some vet ones. 50 cents for medicine, I'd like that

Hey guys First post of the new year for this thread The weather is going to be so yuck for the next few days

Is he desexed? When Ziva and Daina reached 7 months they both marked their bed, they didn't do it again after being desexed. Maybe he marked and did it right after waking? Also was his the urine smell unusually strong?

My puppy is 9 months and weaned himself off lunch and then breakfast on his own. He would have a mouthful or two and then wander off to play or do something else. Just wasn't interested. He has been on one meal like the other dogs since about 7 months and is fine. He has more than enough energy

Could it be a urinary tract infection? I do know it's not unheard of for dogs to need a reminder in toilet training around 8/9 months old but peeing in his sleep is unusual. Was it definitely urine? He didn't get water in there somehow (a wet toy or belly)?

I know I'm in WA so probably won't help you but I've seen flax seed oil for sale at a few pet supply stores here. One called Better Pets and Gardens and one small business one so maybe give a few supply places a ring? My old girl has this hairy foot thing on 3 of her paws, we used to treat it with soaks and cream but it doesn't go away, just stops it getting really hairy, so now I just trim it down as much as I can and it's fine.

What age should a leo be desexed?

I don't like it. It has DDs listed as real breeds

Nah I never worry. My guys are little tanks. Tanks on speed

Soooooooo cute! I have a question I haven't been able to answer via my research, what is a rough price range for a leo? Just a pet.

X 2!! I've already read heaps but I want more

I can't remember the specific times but my vet has something like 8am-11 is walk in and after that it is by appointment only. I like it this way and usually walk in and the longest we have waited was 25minutes one time, all the other times we have been seen to quite quickly.

Weibritty your dog is gorgeous I love long coat weis.

Great photos! Mine do this too, they love to dunk for carrots and leaves

I'm too lazy to write it out so just took a picture of the bag. RC medium breed junior

Daina with the twilight guy, I really like the way they edited Daina's photo in this one so it's the only reason I'm posting it. R-Patz is ugly

1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) Owner. 4. What is the average lifespan? 12-14years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Smart, active, loving, friendly, bold, curious, cheeky, playful, confident, eager the please. Corgis are big dogs in small bodies (with a bark to match - they are great watchdogs). They love pretty much everyone they meet and are fairly laid back, some more so than others. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? Overall they are an active breed but it varies within the different lines. Some dogs will be happy with 30 minutes, others will need at least an hour. I'd say a bare minimum of 30 minutes on lead in hand with playing throughout the day (whether it be with another dog/human/toys/kong etc). I find that mine will walk for as long as I ask them to, they have great stamina as a working breed, but you need to make sure you don't over exercise them. Corgis don't bounce off the walls if they miss a walk but to keep them happy and healthy they need a good one. They MUST have their own toys to destroy or you're asking for trouble. They play very rough with other dogs but can also be very gentle. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? Yes. They must not give in to a corgis pleading eyes or cheeky face though, and be able stand up to be a strong leader when the dog tests the boundaries (which they do). Corgis are really, really easy to train and they love to work and please their humans. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? I can't really comment as mine are never without dog company and only without human company for 1-2 hours a day. 9. How much grooming is required? A nice thorough brush when needed. They are pretty wash'n'wear and only need a bath when they get dirty. Some may get dirty more often than others but they don't really get stinky. Their white parts just turn grey from dirt I also trim the hair around their pads, helps to stop things getting stuck in there, stops them sliding on tiles too, and I think it would keep them slightly cooler because they sweat through their paws and all that. Fluffies need brushing more often as they have feathering that gets knotted easily. The feathering behind the ears needs to be brushed daily. They are a spitz breed and in true spitz fashion they shed bucket loads! It's only twice a year though, January to June and July to December Regular brushing and vacuuming keeps it under control but you have to be ready for there to always be some hair around the place. Even if the dogs are outside and you've just tediously vacuumed every nook and cranny, there will be hair! It's not that bad though, you just can't wear dark coloured clothing and you have to warn guests not to worry if there's hair in their drinks. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? If you raise them to know that there is a difference between playing with dogs and playing with humans then they are great. Mine will play so rough with each other but when small children play with them they are so gentle and put up with all sorts of things (being climbed all over, ears being played with, being pulled onto laps for cuddles etc). I wouldn't recommend them for the elderly for one reason being that they are a serious tripping hazard. I am sure you can train them to stay away from your feet but mine love to get underfoot. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? Corgis are a healthy breed and although the general public associates their dwarfism with a long back and back problems, it isn't very common. Corgis can have eye problems but good breeders will have their dogs tested by a qualified vet. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) Everything Aziah said and also request to see documentation that the parents and puppy's eyes have been tested. Some breeders may do hip and elbow scoring but I'm not sure if it is a commonly done thing within the corgi breed.

Not good photos but here goes.. Dino rescue Corgis are very vicious they lunge at you More pool ones Puppy Daina

I might want to try it, where can you get it in Perth?