I'm looking for a good loyal and easy to train indoor dog...

I will be moving into a bigger house soon and I would like to add a dog to the mix as soon as things settle down...

I have really liked what I've read about the Pembroke welsh Corgi's and think that would be a good obediant indoor dog for me...

But, I've been reading all sorts of horror stories about pure bred dogs due to line breeding etc. and am concerend about long term health issues

So, I've read good things about mixed breeds (in terms of hardiness) and I'm certainely not to good for a mutt... I just want one with "good" genes

Good as in... easy to train, obediant, doesn't get too big for indoors

Long story short... my best friends parents have had an Aussie Shepard for many years now and that dog is the most well behaved and enjoyable dog I've ever been around

They also keep her indoors but I know they take her outside about 3-4 times a day for a good run

Personally, it's a great dog but it's a little on the large side for me... but if I could get a cross between the 2 dogs... in theory i think that would be what I'm looking for

but I don't know where to begin the task of finding a breeder that could do that... also, I don't even know if it's possible (or even a good idea) considering the size difference

Any advice would be greatly appreciatted... This will be my first dog of my own and i'm doing all my research now so I know what I'm in for

In this case, the female will need to be the large dog...because if the female is small and the male is a large dog, he could injure her, kill her, or the puppies may become to large before birth and she will die. A lady I work with lost her Chihuahua...because she bled to death in her first month of being pregnant. (Long story to get into, I am still angry at her)

Some good places to help with your research maybe would be....

Dogster: the dog lovers community to share pictures, stories, and information. maybe find someone on there that has a similar mix that you want, email and ask them...how it's working out.

You can also use Google, click on images and type in aussie mix. corgi mix...I did this and seen a few cute pictures.

My mom has an Australian Shepherd name Comanche..he is a great dog, very smart, energetic, and very sweet...and playful.

Check him out, here is his dogster page..... Dog profile for Comanche, a male Australian Shepherd


Also keep in mind...that mix breed dogs can have their share of problems to. I have a Chihuahua Mix...and poor guy has all kinds of joint problems, I have spent a fortune at the Vet's, but love him & willing to do what I have to for the little guy. I have a min. pincher mix, he has been very healthy...I also read online that the purebred min. pins have very few health problems. Hope you find the doggie of your dreams.

Have you thought about a mini-aussie? They are only 18 inches tall and you might just get that aussie in a small package that you are looking for?

This is a good mixed breed. I am a new member, I actually found this site, because I was looking for someone who had a shepard/corgi mix. I have a female (IZZY) who is now about 5 months old. She is 1/4 shepard and 3/4 corgi. She looks all corgi,(fawn in color with white markings) except maybe a little shepard in her face. She is still very puppy, but very affectionate and very smart. She is very tolerant of my 10 yr old who likes to dress her up and pack her around. However, like most corgi's she does have a mind of her own and likes to chase; birds,dogs;cats;etc. She is excellent in the house and is very minimal shedder(I like this as I have both allergies and asthma). I am still working on potty training, but that is because I am not as consistant as needed. If you can find one of these dogs, they are great.

It is possible. I found a picture of one at the link below.

Augi, Augis Australian Shepherd Welsh Corgi Hybrid

That is definately a good choice.. I would do it if I were you. They would make gret pups and it definately is possible.

I would just make sure that whatever corgi and aussie shepard you are going to use has no health problems and are in good nick. Becuase these things could pass down into your pups. Example.... hernias etc.

Good Luck,
And if you choose to mate them, make sure that you make a new post on here and tell us all about your pups and maybe even some pictures.

Tiana

Originally Posted by ledBetter

I'm looking for a good loyal and easy to train indoor dog...
I will be moving into a bigger house soon and I would like to add a dog to the mix as soon as things settle down...
I have really liked what I've read about the Pembroke welsh Corgi's and think that would be a good obediant indoor dog for me...
Long story short... my best friends parents have had an Aussie Shepard for many years now and that dog is the most well behaved and enjoyable dog I've ever been around...
They also keep her indoors but I know they take her outside about 3-4 times a day for a good run...
Personally, it's a great dog but it's a little on the large side for me... but if I could get a cross between the 2 dogs... in theory i think that would be what I'm looking for...
This will be my first dog of my own and i'm doing all my research now so I know what I'm in for.

I've seen a few online ads for Augi puppies recently. An "Augi" is a cross between a Corgi (Pembroke or Cardigan) and a miniature or toy Australian Shepherd. There is an association for miniature Australian Shepherds and I think there may also be one for the smaller variant (the toy Aussie). The miniatures & toy are called variants because the AKC does not recognize the smaller dogs as separate breeds (yet). Actually a minature or toy Aussie might be a good choice for you because of the size.

My wife & I have lived with Ginger (our Pembroke Corgi) for over 11 years now. She's a very good dog, but she is much more of a couch potato than your friend's Aussie. Your description also fits my impression of Aussies, and I think that Ginger's energy level is in the normal range for Pembrokes. Ginger is very content to lay around the house, but always ready in an instant to go for a walk or take a ride in the car.

I have very little direct experience with Cardigan Corgis, but I have met a few and they seem to be very good dogs that were loved by their owners. Corgi owners are often fanatic about Pembroke's or Cardigans, and I've heard a lot of strong opinions about the merits and faults of each breed. Personally, I would be very happy if could get a puppy from a reliable Corgi breeder of either type.

Corgis are often described "a big dog in a small package", and Ginger's energy level & temperament is very similar to our German Shepard who we owned for 12 years. I've seen a lot of overweight Corgis, and it's my impression that Corgis generally like food a lot more than they like exercise. I don't think that Aussies have this problem because of their live-wire activity level, so we hope that a mix will result in a slightly calmer version of the Aussie and a slimmer version of the Corgi.

I think it is important for you to get into a good puppy training class as soon you can (3 months old is a good age or maybe even a little earlier)--this will be good for the dog, but it is absolutely ESSIENTAL For YOU (as a first-time dog owner). I highly recommend two books about living with and training your pet: (1)"How to be Your Dog's Best Friend" and (2)"The Art of Raising a Puppy" (both books are available at Amazon.com). These books and some more recent ones were written by the Monks of New Skete (NY); their monastery's only financial support is generated by the monks' breeding, raising and training dogs (which happen to be German Shepards, but their approach is appropriate for any type of dog). Their methods are always humane and are based on scientific knowledge about canine behavior (recognizing similarities & respecting the differences between what makes dogs and humans "tick").

GOOD LUCK on taking a new family member into your life--
It will be a grand adventure, but one rewarded with great joy.

I hesitate to recommend any intentional cross breeding. For one thing, you can never be sure what you'll get.

Perhaps you should investigate the other Corgi...the Cardigan. No offense to anyone who has a Pem, but I've found the Cardies to be a little mellower, and easier to live with.

I'm probally to late with this reply but I saw your post and had to say something.

I have a Corgi and Australian Sheppard mixed dog, and this dog has got to be the best dog I have ever had. We adopted her at PAWS shelter in our town. They had a litter of them and they said the mother was the Corgi, and the father was the Aussie. She is alot smaller than a Aussie but a little bigger than a Corgi. The father could have been a Min. Aussie, I don't know they didn't say.

But I am so glad we got her, because she is the most loving, loyal, VERY intelligent, HIGHLY obeidant dog I have ever had. She was SUPER easy to housebreak, easy to teach her tricks, she won't even jump up on the furniture unless you invite her up. She hardly ever barks. She is also AWESOME with kids. Very gentle and protective of them. In fact my 2 youngest were terrified!!!!!! of dogs until they got to know this dog. She is also the type of dog you can leave inside the house without locking her up. She doesn't mess with anything, and waits for us to get home so we can let her outside to go potty. We've had her about a year now, and I wouldn't trade her for all the money in the world!! I don't want to ever loose this dog!


This is a picture of her. I hope this works!

http://s371.photobucket.com/albums/o...t=aaSophie.jpg

Ok that didn't work so maybe this link will work

Sophie picture by Kimbo234_05 - Photobucket