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What Are You Looking For When Judging
Corgis?
First of all, a healthy and correct dog, as
close as possible to the standard of this
breed in terms of exterior features as
well as typicality. Second, a dog will be
presented and prepared in accordance with
its appearance. Temperament and character
are very important, and in a few minutes of
assessment, you need to find a way to, and
those two qualities are clearly evaluated. The
exhibition itself is a zootechnical assessment
of the animals, and in addition, a bit of a show
that should not be overdone but is necessary
(in the sense of YES good grooming - NO
overgrooming, YES attractive display but
NOT circus behavior).

How Would You Define This Breed? What
Differentiates Corgis From Other Breeds?
What Makes Them Different?
The smallest shepherd dog, which, aside from
its short legs, is identical to other shepherds
in terms of working and intellectual ability.
Even the energy is at a high level considering
the physical predispositions, and I think that
this is an important segment that needs to
be bred. I am happy that with the increase
in the population, more and more clubs are
organizing instinct tests and competitions
with sheep and goats because I am very
bothered by the tendency to turn this breed
into an ordinary dog for companionship and
entertainment, despite the fact that this is
also a permitted category and there is no
way to forbid anyone. This race has a need
to continuously work on enriching their
knowledge. I believe their curiosity drives
corgis to independence in decision-making,
which is, in my opinion, the certain hallmark
of great intelligence, and they should be
given every opportunity to do so. The more
flexibility you give them (controlled, of course),
the more input you will receive that will both
excite and amaze you. In that scenario, you
will not be indifferent and will sense genuine
happiness at having chosen the right breed.
However, there are no methods for assessing
intelligence in dogs. This is, of course, my
opinion.

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