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Look who we found in a kill shelter ~ little Josie, a sweet Corgi mix, probably Australian Cattle Dog. She is with a wonderful foster who has lots to say about her:
"Josie is absolutely one of the best dogs I've ever fostered (and I've fostered quite a few). She gets along great with all three of my dogs. When we brought her home she immediately just sort of melted into our family. She'd be great in a house, apartment, farm, whatever you've got, as long as she's with you. She's a kisser, and is just looking for someone who will let her climb up into their laps and love them to death. But don't get me wrong she's not some little couch potato dog that all she wants to do is sit on your lap, this girl can play as hard as the best of them. She's also great on the leash, crate-trained (she loves her crate), and is completely house-trained. Though while we're on that subject I would like to mention to any potential dog owners, when you bring a new dog home even if they're house-trained sometimes they get nervous and have a couple of accidents. That is to be expected and it soon passes. Anyway Josie would be great with kids of any age, with other dogs, with anything (except I'm not sure about cats since she's never been around them but with her personality I think she'd be fine). If you're looking for a wonderful pet who will love everyone and everyone will love you should definitely meet Josie."
***How much do you know about Corgis? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Cardigan and the Pembroke Welsh Corgis have been considered separate breeds for only about 70 years (Cardigans have a long tail; Pembrokes don't have a tail). There are several theories about the origins of the Welsh Corgi. Both Corgis varieties may be descended form Swedish Vallhunds brought to Wales by Vikings in the 800's. Or perhaps the Cardigan is the older variety, brought to Wales by the Celts in about 1200 BC. The name "Corgi" comes from the Celtic word for dog. The breed was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). The Corgi drove cattle by barking and nipping at the cattle's heals. His low stature helped him role out of the way when a cow kicked. Corgis still maintain that habit when chasing each other.
Corgi is highly intelligent, obedient, protective and robust. Steady, loyal and loving, but wary of strangers. They are willing to please. Several of these brave dogs have lost their lives defending their homes, as they were too small for the situation. A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is well-known as the favorite breed and pet of Queen Elizabeth II. Because of royal favor, and perhaps because of a slightly gentler personality, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has become very popular, while the Cardigan is not as widespread. They have a life-expectancy of 12-15 years.