We have corgis. 2 of them. Their purpose is to keep the herd together. The family being the herd. Now if it is just George and I, the dogs are mellow, laid back and happy to just be adored. As the family grows throughout the evening, kids coming and going. The phone ringing, and general chatter ensuing. The dogs, especially the female, start to circle the wagons. Barking is added to the mix. Lots of it. Chaos reigns.
Kids go to bed. The phone quiets down, tv noise is at a murmur. The dogs position themselves to watch us. Making sure there is now way we can escape without their notice. Without too giving out too much information, they can be great birth control if allowed.
Thing is, we love them. Cesar Milan might be appalled at the fact we are not true pack leaders.
The dogs bark, but they go downstairs when told, and while they might not like it, they do go.
The dogs want to be your best friend. Especially if you are not a dog person. Surely your mind can be changed.
They shed. A lot.
So there are issues we deal with. But deal we do. We would with 2 legged members of the family. We will with the 4 legged.
The plus side to these compulsive shepherds? Absolute joy on their faces when we come through the door. No matter the day, the dogs are thrilled to see us. When sick, they keep watch. When sad, a corgi will be right by our side.
The pluses win.
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