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3 years ago
Ok. I need you to give me advice.
I have the potential to get an adorable corgi puppy.. for a lot of money
Pros:
Corgis are one of my favorite dog breeds on the planet. They're also super hard to get. The only other person I know in my state who has sold them sold them for $2000.
My husband has really been wanting a dog but it just hasn't been feesible with financies, small-ish apartment, etc.
She would be able to survive comfortably in our apartment because it's a smaller breed.
I would also be willing to actually take care of this dog without resentment. Because this would be "my" dog, (and I do like corgis) I would be willing to walk her daily and not complain about cleaning up after her and stuff.
She's currently living with both a cat and small children. So she'd be unlikely to chase after our cat and be good with any future kids we have.
She also has the paperwork and such showing she's not from a puppymill/her parents aren't from puppymills and everything.
Cons:
It is still a lot of money. And this is just for the puppy herself. We would still have to buy all her materials, like a crate and toys and stuff. So closer to $2000 probably.
She likely won't be potty trained well. So have to expect accidents in the house.
Corgis are a "herding" breed which means while she will grow up to be calm in a house, she will still be semi-high energy.
She is a pure breed, which typically leads to more health problems down the line and such.
Personal grumble: her tail has already been docked since the sire's owner said they needed to be show quality or whatever. Which I find sad since corgis with tails are super cute but that's entirely a personal grip!
I've basically been saying solidly no to my husband for about 2 years now and that we can't afford/live with a dog in our apartment, so it's pretty hypocritical of me. (He's the one who showed me the poster and asked if I wanted to consider one. So he'll just do some "here's what I'd have my dog IF I HAD ONE" snide comments and such, he's not against the puppy or anything)
I have the potential to get an adorable corgi puppy.. for a lot of money
Pros:
Corgis are one of my favorite dog breeds on the planet. They're also super hard to get. The only other person I know in my state who has sold them sold them for $2000.
My husband has really been wanting a dog but it just hasn't been feesible with financies, small-ish apartment, etc.
She would be able to survive comfortably in our apartment because it's a smaller breed.
I would also be willing to actually take care of this dog without resentment. Because this would be "my" dog, (and I do like corgis) I would be willing to walk her daily and not complain about cleaning up after her and stuff.
She's currently living with both a cat and small children. So she'd be unlikely to chase after our cat and be good with any future kids we have.
She also has the paperwork and such showing she's not from a puppymill/her parents aren't from puppymills and everything.
Cons:
It is still a lot of money. And this is just for the puppy herself. We would still have to buy all her materials, like a crate and toys and stuff. So closer to $2000 probably.
She likely won't be potty trained well. So have to expect accidents in the house.
Corgis are a "herding" breed which means while she will grow up to be calm in a house, she will still be semi-high energy.
She is a pure breed, which typically leads to more health problems down the line and such.
Personal grumble: her tail has already been docked since the sire's owner said they needed to be show quality or whatever. Which I find sad since corgis with tails are super cute but that's entirely a personal grip!
I've basically been saying solidly no to my husband for about 2 years now and that we can't afford/live with a dog in our apartment, so it's pretty hypocritical of me. (He's the one who showed me the poster and asked if I wanted to consider one. So he'll just do some "here's what I'd have my dog IF I HAD ONE" snide comments and such, he's not against the puppy or anything)
Your finances do not seem to be stable enough.
As you very well put yourself, $2000 is just the "price of admission" into this particular dog´s ownership, but you also have to take into account vet costs and maintenance costs.
On top of that, the dog could have or later develop health issues that could cost up to $15.000 to resolve, several times during their lifetime, and that is before we even talk of the emotional and physical stress of a high energy dog.
Furthermore, and as much as i love corgies myself ( My main sona is a corgi, in another profile) they are a breed that is not recommended for novice or very busy handlers and that requires firm and constant training and rule-setting, especially during the first few years of their life.
They also tend to have very big personalities and can be very stubborn, which can be quite challenging if not raised and trained at high standards, and a poorly trained Corgi like most herding dogs, can become extremely aggressive, dominant , and hard to socialise if their training and raising is not up to standard.
Ultimately, you have to make your own choice but do take into account that Corgies are every bit as difficult as they are gorgeous and lovely.