A is for attitude. Also known as Corgi-tude.
From day one, they’ve got plenty of it.
B is for butts. Wiggly, jiggly Corgi butts — with tail or without.
Everybody loves a momo! (Japanese for peach. Or Corgi butt).
B is also for bow ties, which Corgis sport especially well.
Shaken and stirred, if you please. Don’t make tell you twice, mister.
C is for charisma. Corgis come by this naturally.
When you’ve got it, flaunt it.
D is for diet. A healthy diet. Because you really are what you eat.
The folks at Hill’s Science Diet recognize the importance of your pet’s nutrition, as part of overall dog care. From weight loss, to oral care, to finicky eaters, to joint health, Hill’s has a food to help manage your pet’s special situation or condition, including grain-free options. No bones about it: dog nutrition is a big deal.
E is for excitement. The mere chime of a doorbell can get a Corgi going.
After all, it could be a sign of the impending apocalypse. One must be vigilant!
E is for exercise, too. Corgis have a tendency to gain weight easily. As cute as a couch potato Corgi can be, too much sofa surfing can lead to a pooch pouch — or worse.
Get out there and move. It’s good for both of you! PetMD has an article on exercising with your dog, to help get you inspired.
F is for family.
From foster to forever, family figures pretty prominently in a happy dog’s life.
G is for grins and giggles!
And guys who love Corgis, too.
H is for health. Everything we do, all the choices we make for them, influence their health, their longevity and their overall quality of life.
I is for individuality. To the untrained eye, all Corgis look the same. Not so!
Even in a group of 300 or more (!), each Corgi is his own distinctive, daffy or (yes — it happens) too darn serious self.
J is for jokes. Show me a Corgi and I’ll show you a dog with something up his sleeve.
Or around his neck. Either way, he’s probably in on it.
K is for kids. Lots of Corgis like kids. Not all of them, but many do.
Sure is fun to watch when they do!
L is for love.
Sweet and simple, and nothin’ better than that. Happy dogs!
M is for Mom. (See also love).
N is for naps.
O is for outstanding. Corgis excel in many areas of dog sport, including agility!
Handsome Cardigan Porter won the 4″ Preferred division at the 2014 AKC National Agility Championships. Short legs? No problem.
P is for paws. These are Jasper Islington’s famous mitts.
Q is for Quiet. Because I could not find a photo demonstrating a quiet Corgi (and we’ve already covered N for napping), use your imagination. Try hard. Really, really hard.
R is for rescue. Rescue rocks the Corgi socks!
Sissy and Brother were the first double Corgi adoption at Corgi Connection of Kansas Rescue.
Their new names are Cracky and Boo.
S is for smile. Every time a Corgi smiles, the sun comes up somewhere.
Obviously.
T is for teamwork. Though they’re independent sorts, Corgis can work together on a common cause.
… especially when it involves food.
But where would we (or life with Corgis be) without toys?
Bugging you for toys, that’s where you would be. Right there at your feet, fixing you with the infamous Corgi mind-meld.
Anybody who lives with a dog knows their mental well-being is just as important as their physical health. Toys and other extras provide mental stimulation and help strengthen our bond with them.
Treats are a favorite little extra favorite of Corgis, and giving them a healthy snack is the perfect opportunity to reinforce good behavior. Hill’s has a range of nutritionally balanced, tasty treats.
U is for underneath. If I had a dollar for every photo I’ve seen of a Corgi half underneath a bed or table, I’d quit my day job and live off the interest.
V is for the Vet.
Yearly visits should be routine. Any questions?
W is for weight. Contrary to popular opinion, a biscuit a day really won’t keep the pooch pouch at bay. Remember, W is for walkies too!
X is for X’s and O’s. Plenty of those!
Y is for young at heart. No matter their age, plenty of Corgis hold on to their puppyish curiosity and sense of fun. There are also grouchy ones too, of course. But I’m going to be grouchy when I’m a senior; I’ll have earned it by then!
Z is for zonked out. Feet in the air. No shame in the Corgi’s game!
The A to Z of keeping our pets happy and healthy involves these things and many more, but basic principles will help build the foundation for the long life you want to live with them: get to the vet, feed the right food, and make sure they get the extras and time with you they need. (Oh, and exercise! Did I mention exercise?)
I’m pleased to announce the winners of the Hills Science Diet Pet Goodies Prize Bundles giveaway: Amanda Cooper and Karolyn (kcorgimom). Watch your e-mail for word on how to claim your prizes!
Corgi On, Healthy, Happy and Strong!
This post is sponsored by Hill’s and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about Hill’s Science Diet Perfect Weight Food, but The Daily Corgi only shares information I feel is relevant to my readers. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. is not responsible for the content of this article.
Oh, what a beautiful and clever post. Thanks for the alphabet reminder of everything Corgi.
This post is SO adorable, unique and creative!!! Love it 🙂