How to choose a Corgi

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to choose a Corgi
How to choose a Corgi? Before choosing a Corgi, interact with it. Corgis that are indifferent to everything around them and have a lack of energy are mostly sick dogs and should not be purchased. Then observe the shoulder height of the selected puppy. and weight; you should choose a Corgi that is agile, energetic, strong and flexible, small in stature, and elegant in posture when standing.

(1) Before choosing a Corgi puppy, interact with it. You can walk around it and observe whether the Corgi puppy's eyes will follow people or drop toys from high altitude. Whether the Corgi puppy's eyes follow the whereabouts of the toy; the energetic Corgi's eyes will follow the movement of objects or people, while the Corgis who are indifferent to everything around them and have a lack of energy are mostly sick dogs and should not be purchased. .

(2) The first step in selection is to see whether the shoulder height and weight of the selected puppy basically meet the standards.

(3) The shape and appearance of the Corgi's head resemble that of a fox. The head cover is large and flat but not very round. The muzzle is higher than the head, the tip is thin, the forehead is not protruding, and the tip of the nose is black. Dental scissor or pincer bite.

(4) The ears are upright and larger, the neck is short and thick, and the muscles are quite developed.

(5) The stature is relatively short, the chest is deep and broad, the sternum is prominent, the body is long and strong, the ribs are slightly curved, the back should be straight, and the abdomen should not be drawn up.

 (6) The forelimbs are short and straight, the hind limbs are well muscled, the limbs are short and short, and the bones are thick. The feet are oval, with short hocks, strong pads and short claws.

(7) Corgis are taller, shorter in body, straighter in front of the legs, smaller in bones, with gorgeous coat, medium-long hair, pointed ears, and short or even tailless tails.

(8) The gait of this dog is relatively stable, lively and brisk, showing a leisurely and contented look.

(9) If the dog has cryptorchidism on both sides, large and droopy ears, and the front and back are slender and thin, it does not meet the dog’s expected external characteristics and should not be selected.

 (10) Dogs should be selected that are agile in movement, energetic, strong and flexible in body, compact in stature, and elegant in posture when standing.

(11) After the transaction is completed, the seller should ask for the dog’s pedigree certificate, the transfer certificate signed by both parties, and other certificates.