Hi I am going to be getting a new puppy soon to add to my family and I have two dogs that I can not decide between. The first one is a corgi and the second one is a cavachon and if anyone could just give me there opinion. Such as which one is a better dog are either easy to train do they do well with other dogs and family members. Just really any info could help me out I wont be getting it for a couple more months but I would like to make a decision so that I can start to see if any pop up around me for sale.


Thanks for any help,

Choochie:-D

both dogs are not that easy to train but i guess it's really up to you how hard or patient to train those dogs..

Blended dogs are kind of a blessing in that you get the strongest genes from each dog. So they tend to be healthier and live longer. I have never seen a cavachon yet... but I know mixed breeds usually do very well. I had a client come through my training class with a Corgi - they are good dogs. Obviously I have a bias since all the dogs I see come in kind of naughty (hence the training) but the Corgi seemed to do well in class.

Originally Posted by jv17

both dogs are not that easy to train but i guess it's really up to you how hard or patient to train those dogs..

Thank you for the help I am pretty patient when it comes to a dog its just that during the day I will be in classes so I need one that will catch on rather quickly.

Originally Posted by RL4422

Blended dogs are kind of a blessing in that you get the strongest genes from each dog. So they tend to be healthier and live longer. I have never seen a cavachon yet... but I know mixed breeds usually do very well. I had a client come through my training class with a Corgi - they are good dogs. Obviously I have a bias since all the dogs I see come in kind of naughty (hence the training) but the Corgi seemed to do well in class.

Yes that is what I have heard and read about the cavachons. I just think the corgi's are just so cute and that is good that they are good dogs. I also fell that they are easier to come by then a blended dog. Thank you for all the help.

Hey keep patience and work hard, I hope u will b able 2 train them

[wishbone]

Depends on your lifestyle, if you could give enough exercise and have fun playing for your dog then corgi will be good one. Cavachon are sweet one and needs lesser time to exercise. They both easy to train.

Hey dont think too much it is very easy to train both of these dogs, just keep patience and work hard

[rayter]

If you have the luxury of time and tons of patience for dog training, then it wouldn't matter whichever dog you choose.

They're both pretty high energy, and probably equally trainable. In the end, it will pretty much be a decision of preference.

Corgis are high energy dogs that really need a job. They tend to be very intelligent, but with that comes a dog that can think for its self. So they can be willful. They also were bred to herd cattle by nipping at their heels, so they tend to be "ankle biters" if not well socialized and trained.

The Cavachon is a mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise. Both breeds are more companion animals, rather than a working breed. As a general rule, Cavaliers are very sweet of temperament, and are a little less energetic than a Bichon. While Cavachons tend to be more biddable than a Corgi, they're still pretty high energy and need a lot of exercise, especially if they take after the Bichon side of the family. They also need a lot of grooming.

Both the Cavalier and Bichon can carry some of the same genetic problems, so the idea that a mix of the two breeds will somehow be healthier than a purebred is a bit misleading. If you breed a Cavalier with bad knees to a Bichon with bad knees, you're going to get puppies with bad knees. Ditto for bad hearts, disc disease, hypothyroidism and hereditary epilepsy. Worst case scenario, you could get a puppy with bad knees, a bad back, a dicky heart, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism.

No matter what breed or mixed breed you get, make sure both parents are healthy and sound.

Originally Posted by Choochie6789

Hi I am going to be getting a new puppy soon to add to my family and I have two dogs that I can not decide between. The first one is a corgi and the second one is a cavachon and if anyone could just give me there opinion. Such as which one is a better dog are either easy to train do they do well with other dogs and family members. Just really any info could help me out I wont be getting it for a couple more months but I would like to make a decision so that I can start to see if any pop up around me for sale.


Thanks for any help,

Choochie:-D

Both dogs are not to popular but are great dogs. If I ever wanna check out dogs I go to dogbreedinfo.com

They have lots of info on each breed there and would be a great starting point if you are having a hard time deciding.

The Cavachon sounds like a calmer natured dog but personally I say get them BOTH.

Originally Posted by vetgroomer

Corgis are high energy dogs that really need a job. They tend to be very intelligent, but with that comes a dog that can think for its self. So they can be willful. They also were bred to herd cattle by nipping at their heels, so they tend to be "ankle biters" if not well socialized and trained.

The Cavachon is a mix of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Frise. Both breeds are more companion animals, rather than a working breed. As a general rule, Cavaliers are very sweet of temperament, and are a little less energetic than a Bichon. While Cavachons tend to be more biddable than a Corgi, they're still pretty high energy and need a lot of exercise, especially if they take after the Bichon side of the family. They also need a lot of grooming.

Both the Cavalier and Bichon can carry some of the same genetic problems, so the idea that a mix of the two breeds will somehow be healthier than a purebred is a bit misleading. If you breed a Cavalier with bad knees to a Bichon with bad knees, you're going to get puppies with bad knees. Ditto for bad hearts, disc disease, hypothyroidism and hereditary epilepsy. Worst case scenario, you could get a puppy with bad knees, a bad back, a dicky heart, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism.

No matter what breed or mixed breed you get, make sure both parents are healthy and sound.

Ahhhh, a voice of reason! Thank you Vetgroomer for saving me from making this post. Here's a very informative article regarding mixed breeds and the misnomers that those selling "designer dogs" will espouse in order to sell puppies.

Dog Owner's Guide: The Mixed Breed dog