Can Corgis Be Police Dogs? Russia's Only Corgi Police Dog Retires, and How to Care for One
Corgi generally refers to the Welsh Corgi, a small dog breed and one of the most popular pet dog breeds. Recently, the news that Russia's only Corgi police dog has retired has drawn everyone's attention. What is this about? Can Corgis be police dogs? How do you care for one? Let's take a look below.
1. What is the story behind Russia's only Corgi police dog retiring?
Recently, Russia's only Corgi police dog——the sniffer dog Ryzhiy——retired. Ryzhiy is 9 years old this year and has worked in law enforcement agencies for 7 and a half years. Ryzhiy was originally an ordinary pet dog, but because of an emergency assignment, its owner sent it for police dog training. After training, Ryzhiy became an outstanding sniffer dog, frequently appearing at train stations and bus stops, responsible for screening for dangerous goods and contraband. In 2015, it even became the winner of a police dog skills competition!
2. Can Corgis be police dogs?
Trained Corgis can also serve as police dogs.
The Corgi is a dog breed brought over by Flemish workers in 1107. Based on its fox-like head, there are two variants: the Pembroke and the Cardigan. The Pembroke is better known than the Cardigan. Although this dog is small in size, it has always been favored by people of high social standing.
3. How do you care for a Corgi?
Corgis are cared for differently at different stages, for example:
1. Puppy stage
Choose a good, all-natural puppy food and add goat milk powder, mix them together, soak until soft, and then feed it to the dog. As for the amount, you can follow the suggestions on the packaging. A puppy two to three months old can be fed 4 to 5 times a day, and at 3 to 6 months, it can be fed three times a day. In addition, owners should note: a dog that is a full three months old must be vaccinated, and within one week after vaccination, the dog is not allowed to be taken out for walks or bathed.
2. Adult stage
After a Corgi turns one year old, feed it twice a day. Try to choose a light, low-salt formula containing probiotics. When choosing training treats for a Corgi, owners should preferably choose some high-quality dog snacks that contain no additives.
3. Senior stage
Feed easily digestible, soft food. When providing dry dog food, add a little warm boiled water to soften it, or feed canned food or wet soft food instead.
The amount of food fed each day should be moderate, and the daily diet should contain meat and an equal amount of various coarse grains, vegetables, carrots, and other vegetarian foods. The varieties should be rotated regularly to ensure comprehensive nutrition.
4. How much does a Corgi cost?
The price of a Corgi is related to its appearance, region, bloodline, and competition grade. The price of a pet-grade Corgi puppy is between 1600—3500 yuan, the price of a purebred Corgi puppy is between 3500—8500 yuan, and the price of a show-grade Corgi puppy is above 8500 yuan.
The above is an introduction to the situation of Russia's only Corgi police dog retiring. In addition, when caring for a Corgi, you should use 2% boric acid water to wash its eyes every 3-5 days to prevent eye diseases. Bathe it 1-2 times a month, and also remove earwax and tartar, trim the claws, and disinfect the dog house every half a month or a month to prevent the breeding of bacteria or germs.