About Dorgis

The Corgi

• Low-set
• Strong and Sturdy
• Fox-like face
• Short tail
• Big upright ears

• Active
• Bold
• Kind
• Itelligent
• Never shy
• Never vicious
• Obedient
• Loyal
• Some may nip at human heels (can correct by training)
• Outgoing and active
• Can bark a lot- makes a good guard dog

• Corgis nip at the heels of cattle, sheep, etc and bark when they herd. The instinct can be strong even though the majority of our dogs have not been trained to herd. They may nip at the heels of humans, and when excited may even jump up and nip. What Corgi owners see as normal behavior for the breed, others may construe as biting.
• Originated in Wales
• Generally recognized as two distinct breeds: the Cardigan and the Pembroke.
• Pembrokes are at risk for hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand's disease and eye disorders.
• Cardigans are said to originate from the Teckel family of dogs, which also produced Dachshunds.
• Highly intelligent, obedient, protective and devoted dog.
• Cardigans are less sociable and more territorial than Pembroke's, as they tend to have a higher dominancy level.

The Dachshund

• Low to ground
• Long body, short legs, muscular
• Elastic skin
• Head held high, confident
• Standard weight of 16-32lbs
• 3 coat types: Short-haired; Wire-haired; Long-haired
• Wide variety of colors and patterns

• Clever and Lively
• Courageous to the point of rashness
• All senses well-developed
• Fearless
• Scent hounds
• Happiest when with people
• Love to cuddle and be close
• Like to burrow and dig
• Interactive, love to play
• Love to be the center of attention
• Stubborn

• Breed originated in Germany to hunt badgers.
• Dachshund means "badger dog" in German.
• Dachshunds usually have the most trouble with their spinal column because of the length of the spinal column and the shortness of the rib cage.
• The long haired dachshund is thought to be the smooth haired dachshund crossed with breeds like spaniels or German Stoberhund.
• Long-haired dachshunds have a calmer, intelligent character inherited from the spaniel.
• As well as spinal problems, the dachshund can develop heart disease, urinary tract problems, and diabetes.
• Like many small hunting dogs, they will challenge a larger dog.
• Andy Warhol had a pair of dachshunds, Archie and Amos, whom he painted and mentioned frequently in his diaries.