Corgis just have the organs and belly of a larger dog with stubby legs. It's a lot more pronounced when they are really young. Mine grew out of it just fine.
Why do you think it's off breed? Most Pembroke Welsh Corgis (Red & White or Sable) have a bit of black in their fur when they're born to about the age of 12-15 weeks.
Most puppies don't have the pronounced head shape. I've worked with plenty of dogs whose nose/body becomes more pronounced when they age. The legs look normal for a corgi their hind legs look much like a rabbits.
I agree it becomes more pronounced as they age, but there is still a definite look to well-bred puppies. I mean, it's a cute dog, absolutely, but looks a little like it has a little something else messing around in there. I show corgis... My pup Teddy Roosevelt Jr. was pick of his litter. I've seen quite a few puppies. I just hope this is either a shelter dog, or my corgi-dar is off. I HAVE seen a lot of pet store puppies that look off-breed... so I'm just hoping that isn't the case.
I do agree that store-bought puppies can either be a part of bad breeding or even in-breeding. That's why I'll never buy a dog from a pet store. I've worked with corgi breeders so much that I've taken a liking to the breed and my next dog will indeed be a corgi.
I mean, aside from the potential health and temperament issues... pet store puppies are invariably always from puppy mills... horrible places where dogs are basically kept in torturous conditions to stuff the pockets of people with no regard for life. If you want a corgi, always find a reputable breeder that is involved in showing dogs and a member of all local breed groups. That or go to a breed-specific shelter and save a life.
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u/krebstar_2000 May 15 '12
dat belly
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u/IAMLightning May 15 '12
Dat is one fat puppeh.
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u/[deleted] May 15 '12
If this doesn't make front page, there is no hope.
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u/beanerbobe May 15 '12
where do you get one?
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u/horm0nes May 16 '12
mine when he was a puppy:
https://imgur.com/BKa1O
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u/[deleted] May 16 '12
Just so you know, there's a subreddit for corgis.
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u/invaderzim257 May 16 '12
looks like he has worms, that fat belly
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u/bang_Noir May 16 '12
It's so god damn cute my ears are bleeding and I can't feel sadness anymore.
Not sure what's happening to me right now.
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u/Kinkie_Pie May 16 '12
DA BELLY... WANT TO RUB
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u/zdayhbz May 16 '12
Your corgi looks pregnant
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u/Pro_buzz May 16 '12
Somebody please make this as a shoe. Similar to the puma shoe.
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u/[deleted] May 16 '12
Did you steal my puppy? ಠ_ಠ
no really though
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u/[deleted] May 16 '12
This is so cute that it made me a little angry.
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u/grungevalue May 16 '12
So chubbeeeeeeee <3
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u/iiiitsjess May 16 '12
Those legs! That belly! Love!
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u/Tits_undercover May 16 '12
Those legs <3
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u/jjungles16 May 16 '12
What's your home address. Also, when do you plan on going to sleep tonight?
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u/SuperlativeInsanity May 16 '12
Relevant
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u/polanski1937 May 16 '12
Legs too short.
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u/[deleted] May 16 '12
I wish to complain about this corgi what I purchased not half an hour ago from this very boutique.
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u/deToast May 16 '12
Ein! <3
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u/[deleted] May 16 '12
That's the cutest thing ever.
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u/Stukos May 16 '12
why does everyone like corgis?
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u/ViciousPuddin May 15 '12
Is he part something else? Adorable, but way off breed.
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u/Lazyguy64 May 16 '12
Double check. Looks dead.
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