10/2014 Foster  Update:  For the most part, Kingston is a very calm dog! At times, he will snuggle with you on the sofa or bed. He barks when somebody knocks on the door, when we leave the house, or when someone sneezes. He enjoys playing with a tennis ball and drops it on command. We had my mom's dog over yesterday, and Kingston did well with her. He does not answer to his name, makes me think he may have been called something else. Kingston does not like his belly rubbed. As for walks, he seems to do well on a leash. He is housetrained, and lets us know he has to go by whining. We have never left him alone for long, the longest was about four hours and he was fine. I do not feel like he requires a lot of physical activity.

09/23/2014:  Kingston is back at PRBJ, this poor baby’s owner just passed away.  He is the most perfect dog ever.  He is housetrained, likes other dogs, likes to walk on a leash and go for walks with you.  He is up to date and ready for his new home or he is ready to go into foster.  Won't you please open up your heart and home to help Kingston.  We promise that you will not regret it.

Kingston is look for a forever home after his owner surrendered him due to financial problems.  He needed an operation for bladder stones when he first came to us... Ouch!  He is now the perfect picture of health, and is an excellent companion animal.  Kingston is good with dogs, cats and is housebroken. He has never been around children and would just prefer it that way.  We are looking for an amazing home that will love and care for this sweet Corgi forever.

***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.