I'm currently deciding on my next breed, and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is among the smaller options I'm looking at.
My family's Old English Sheepdog passed away a couple of months ago, so I do have some background with pastoral breeds, but this will be the first dog of my own.
I'm especially curious about how trainable Corgis are. From what I understand, they share the pastoral tendency to be both sensitive and wilful. I'm really interested in training, and though I don't need a dog that's exceptionally biddable, I do want one that actually has fun with it. I'm keen to explore dog sports (as long as the dog enjoys them) such as rally and scent-work. But ultimately, my dog will be a companion, not a competition dog.
Speaking of sensitivity, how sensitive do Corgis tend to be? Our last dog was quite reactive to certain sounds and stimuli, so it's not something I'm unfamiliar with. I've heard Corgis can be very vocal. What strategies do you use to let them be expressive while keeping it from becoming excessive?
Finally, I wanted to ask about energy levels. Despite their short legs, I'm assuming they're quite active because of their herding background. How much daily exercise is generally needed, and what outlets do you use to channel their energy?
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