How much does a small guard dog Corgi cost, and is it easy to keep?

The Corgi, scientifically known as the Welsh Corgi, has short legs and a big butt as its most obvious features, and it is also very bold and quite alert. Many people keep it because it is very funny, so how much does a Corgi generally cost? Is it easy to keep?

1. Basic information about the Corgi

1. Morphological features: The Corgi, scientifically known as the Welsh Corgi, is a pet of the British royal family. Its head shape resembles that of a fox; its eyes are oval, neither too large nor too small, neither round nor protruding, brown in color, with black eye rims; its ears are erect, fairly firm, and medium in size, and it is very sensitive to sounds; its lips are black, tightly closed, and not full.

2. Classification: Welsh Corgis are divided into two types, the Cardigan Welsh Corgi and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Compared with each other, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has a shorter body, straighter and lighter leg bones, while the Welsh Corgi has a better coat texture; but in temperament, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi appears restless and easily excited, and is not as docile as the Cardigan Welsh Corgi.

3. Personality traits: It has a gentle temperament, very much likes being with children, is brave and bold, neither timid nor mischievous, and is alert. It is one of the more popular small guard dogs, but it likes to bark, so it is best to train it from an early age not to bark indiscriminately.

4. Dog breed: Cattle dog

5. Lifespan: 12-15 years

6. Height: 25cm-30cm

7. Weight: 10kg-12kg

2. How much does a Corgi generally cost?

Because the Corgi is small in size and takes up little space, it is suitable for family raising, and more and more people like it, so the price has remained high. Because there are Corgis of various qualities on the market, the price is generally above 2000. If it is a dog that has participated in some competitions and won awards, then the price will be even higher. They are mainly divided into the following types:

1. Puppies of ordinary appearance are generally around 2000-5000 yuan;

2. Puppies with bloodline are generally around 5000-20000 yuan;

3. Show-class puppies (male) are generally above 30000 yuan;

4. Show-class puppies (female) are generally above 40000 yuan.

The price of a Corgi is affected by factors such as male or female, appearance, bloodline, show class, and bicolor or tricolor. When buying, choose according to what you want. The editor reminds everyone that you must choose a reputable kennel to buy from. On the one hand, this can guarantee the dog's purity, and on the other hand, if there are after-sales problems, you can find the seller in time.

3. Is the Corgi easy to keep?

The Corgi belongs to the short-legged dog breeds and looks quite cute when walking. It is one of the very popular dog breeds now, so is the Corgi actually easy to keep? Read on:

1. From the perspective of coat

The Corgi is a shedding breed, especially during shedding season, when each shedding session sends a layer of undercoat flying everywhere, so keeping a Corgi requires being able to tolerate this. If you want to reduce shedding, the diet needs to be mainly light and low in salt. Although it sheds easily, the Corgi's coat does not need special maintenance, nor does it need special grooming. Usually just combing its hair is enough.

2. From the perspective of personality

Although the Corgi is short in stature, it is very strong and full of energy, making people feel that it is sturdy. It has a gentle personality, is easy to train, and easily adapts to home life. However, the Corgi likes to bark very much, so it must be well trained from an early age. Secondly, the Corgi is extremely active, and its house-demolishing ability is also very strong. If you are someone who cannot tolerate a dog demolishing the house, you should still think it through clearly before keeping one.

3. From the perspective of diet

The Corgi loves to eat very much. It is not picky and does not hold back, eating whatever it is given, so it is very easy for it to become obese, and it also has a delicate stomach. There are still many things to pay attention to in terms of diet. Do not give it milk or bones other than relatively large pork bones. You can appropriately give it some fruit, but not too much.

4. From the perspective of obedience

In terms of intelligence, the Corgi ranks eleventh. It is still a fairly smart dog. If it receives good training, it is also very obedient. However, the Corgi is a dog with a very strong personality, so if you want to train a Corgi well, you must start training it from an early age. Otherwise, after the dog grows up, it will be very difficult to train.

Conclusion: That is all for the introduction to the Corgi. If you are thinking about keeping one, are you tempted? However, the editor suggests that everyone must consider their own time, energy, funds, and other circumstances before keeping a dog.