Cleo's Corgwyn

Very impressive, Schatzi!

Thanks Kallistar. We're really excited to have finally got it off the ground. Funnily enough, one of the other trainee judges is also doing the Diabetes scent program!

A friend of mine, who is a very safety conscious, recently bought the Sleepypod Clikit harnesses for her dogs. Supposedly, they are the only ones who properly crash test their harnesses (at least according to their marketing!) but they do look quite nice, if pricey. My link

Canberra DWD is very pleased to announce that our first Dances with Dogs competition has been officially scheduled for 21 March 2015!

yep, things like a bow, sit pretty/beg, pony (between your feet), balancing on something, etc. They are a great way to start and finish a routine, and often a good way of catching your breath during a routine. The list of poses from the old guidelines includes; POSES AND OTHER ACTIONS Bow Beg Dead dog Wrap (cane, leg) Cross legs Roll over Hand/foot touch Paw lifts Retrieving a prop Jumping (depending on breed, size, age etc) I've also seen some nice poses with small dogs with the dogs balanced on their human partner; ie jump into their arms, balance on feet,etc. I'd consider anything that looks 'showy' and shows a connection between dog and handler, to be a good pose. I hope that helps?

I can do Corgi (Cardigan) for you. In fact, I think I did the same survey for someone else at a local show recently! PM me if you still need a corgi owner.

We sell the Freedom No Pull Harness at my dog club, and have found it seems to be very comfortable for dogs. It has a rear attachment, which is a martingale style, and a front attachment clip as well. There seem to be a few online stockists in Australia. They also seem to be adjustable to fit a wide range of body types. I regularly fit them for my classes, when people want harnesses, and I haven't found anything I like as much for my own dogs.

That is awesome, OSO! Its so lovely to get them back to doing what they love after injury.

Denise Fenzi has some great ones, and she's just done a series of specific elements of heelwork (Turns, halts, etc) on her blog; http://denisefenzi.com/ Kamal Fernandez also has some great videos on youtube (he's brilliant to train with too)

Awesome work! It's a special achievement for anyone, but especially for a 'non-traditional' breed.

Great results, Tassie, and lovely to see a more *cough* mature dog having such a great time!

Thanks Sue & Waldo and Tassie. Zim and I enjoy all the different sports so much. He also finished his conformation title this year as well and his breeder loves hearing about his achievements.

After losing Shandy tragically at the start of the year, Zim has started competition well, and we're making good progress on our wishlist, with RN down, one CCD pass, and two DWD Heelwork to Music passes. Little Miss Inari has joined us, and at 5 months, is showing plenty of promise. Aiming for her to be close to competition ready by the end of the year, maybe some rally under her belt if there are some late trials. Zim's RA is done, his Heelwork to Music Starters Title is done, and he has two Rally Excellent, two CCD, two DWD Freestyle Starters and one Strategic Pairs agility pass.I'm really pleased with the way he is working, and we'll have a few titles to finish next year. Inari will also start trialling next year, and I should finish my DWD judges training.

That is fantastic news. Sounds like a great venue too :) It is a great venue BC4ME! We had a great day, with 9 competitors performing for the trainee judges (including a few of us who did double duty as both!) Most importantly, everyone enjoyed themselves, and we're hoping to put together our first real competition next year!

I adore my Cardigan Corgis, but much as I like plenty of Pembroke Corgis, I don't really want to live with one! I like the more laid back, and slightly aloof temperaments of the Cardis, plus all the gorgeous colours and I don't think I'd ever cross over.

I bought one of the silver mesh coats (like the fabric the make the gazebo walls from). My dogs are dark brindle, and it reflects the hot sun off their coats, while still being breathable. It seems to help mine. Like this My link

I should warn you that the Cardi's like all Corgwyn, shed - a lot! :laugh: I assume that you've emailed Sue Hadley at Bethwyn? You could also try Lynnette Harris at Kardibroke, and Jan West at Llandaff(Jan doesn't breed often, but she has the most lovely Cardis - her boy Oliver is my Zim's grandfather, and I'd steal her Gem or Olivia in a heartbeat). Check out the Australian Cardis Calling website and Facebook page as well. Here's one of Zimri and Inari, taken at a local garden this month.

ACT Judges training program are hosting our first mock competition in Canberra on Sunday 2 Nov. Once we have a decent panel of judges trained, we hope to able to start holding our own competitions in Canberra next year. We have a great venue now, an Indoor Archery range (its more than 30mx 40m, so plenty of space for a full size ring and sports rubber flooring which is lovely to dance on)

Obviously, I'm a big fan of Cardigans, and all of mine have loved kids. They are very smart, and do need some training (although I'm a performance trainer, and tend to choose the busier drivier examples of the breed). Which breeders have you contacted? Feel free to PM me if you'd like some pointers or advice. If you like unusual, maybe check out some of the mid sized Spitz breeds- I really like the Finnish Lapphunds, Keeshounds and German Spitz (Mittel)

yep, I specifically entered my boy in neuter class, while I was showing my young girl this weekend, as he just loooooves people, and I knew there would be a few wandering around over the weekend while there were other things happening at the showground. I sit him on my lap while I laze in a chair, and I always say that people are welcome to say hi to them as they walk past, if they look interested. I know some breeders with more dogs, or harder to groom breeds are busy, and I figure its my little bit of PR for the purebreed community. He'll climb into laps, or roll over for belly rubs, and we often laugh at what a difficult life our show dogs lead! Mine are performance dogs first and foremost, so if people are interested, I tell them about what sport we compete in, and they like to show off tricks as well. I'm also a second generation breed exhibitor (completely different breed to what my parents had) and I'm only showing while my current dogs are young and in training (or until my young bitch finishes her title) but we like to make it fun while we can.

I think Fiona at Dwyfor was planning a Blue Merle and Tri colour litter later this year. Try Kardibroke or Bethwyn in Victoria as well.http://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/welsh-corgi-cardigan.asp Otherwise Australian Cardis Calling is a handy resource; http://www.australiancardiscalling.com/welcome.html

You don't need to want to show to buy from a breeder that you knows cares about the breed Drop by and say hi if you see us!

I'd say Astro was probably a Pembroke, but you can get red pointed tri-colours in Cardigans too, so you might want to check out both breeds and see what suits you best. Obviously I'm biased, but I prefer the Cardigan temperament (that's why I chose them), but both breeds are great!

I've been at the working dog shows all weekend with my Cardigan Corgis, and there have been Collie Roughs here at all shows. I have a friend who does obedience as well, who breeds rarely, and I thinks there's a breeder at Marulan. I checked my catalogue, and there are actually 16 Collie Roughs entered tomorrow (Monday), including my friend, so it's probably a good day to come and check out Collies! If you're nervous, come and find me with the Brindle and White Cardigan Corgi (I have the only one entered, and I'll introduce you to my friend)

Hi Liz R, are you looking for a Pembroke or a Cardigan Corgi? I'm a Cardi owner, but I may be able to point you towards some breeders. Have you checked out the breeders listed on the breed pages here on Dogzonline?