Other "Fluffy" Characteristics

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Permalink Reply by Bill Gotthelf on October 27, 2007 at 9:10am

I have not seen to many small fluff's. They appear on average to be normal to larger size. My 3 fit the larger size and they are all larger than there moms. Also at the NC corgi picnic earlier this month there wer 20 fluff's and all were normal (22-30 lb) sized. There was a BHT there called Spencer that was as large as my Brandy and his mom was there too. He towered over her. There are different degrees of Fluffiness also. My 3 have different coats but in pictures you cannot tell. It seems that most of there coat characteristics don't seem to fully develop until there are around 2. A breeder once told me that fluff's had a little more hair, a little more heart and a little more love.

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Permalink Reply by JW on January 15, 2008 at 10:33am

I'd say Griff is larger than the average Corgi a well, weighing in around 30 lbs. He looks rather fat until you get him wet, then you see how lean he truly is, it's just his fluff that gives him girth! He definitely has a "JLo" booty that shakes when he walks, but I think that's a every-Corgi thing.

On the other hand, I find that his ears are slightly small compared to the rest of him, but maybe they just didn't grow at the same rate as his body! hehe

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Permalink Reply by Brian Davis on January 15, 2008 at 11:02am

Brynn is only 4 months old and very tiny but still has that "JLo " booty ! So cute to watch her walk away :) Her breeder said her Mother was very tiny and i am hoping she doesn't get too big so i can still hold her with ease .

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Permalink Reply by Hoogie's Family on March 22, 2008 at 9:31pm

Hey there! We're so happy there's a group for fluffs and their families here! Our fella is just the best guy. The funny thing is, he was owned by another family before us who actually gave him back to the breeder because he was TOO FLUFFY! Lucky for us, I guess!
Anyway, our guy is about 25 pounds, but here's the interesting part. When he's in his "flying" position (lying down with back legs out), he is almost 40 inches long! He's really long and lean, and all the fluff really makes him look buff. Delicate, no. But he is truly the handsomest guy ever.

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Permalink Reply by ATLAsh on July 27, 2008 at 8:50pm

My Jackson is a fluffy and has super long hair-- he's definitely larger than most Corgis and most non-dog people ask what he kind he is/what he's mixed with.

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Permalink Reply by Pam Paige on August 1, 2008 at 8:48pm

Lizzie has a coat like a collie and is tri colored too. So when her coat is fully grown out it drags the ground all around her. Due to lack of time and energy, I have the groomer clip her down fairly close several times a year. I love the beauty of her coat long, but not her crying during the needed brushing every day. She weighs about 33 pounds.

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Permalink Reply by Cheetah on August 25, 2008 at 10:47pm

Shippo is not small. He is an average-sized Corgi, fluctuating between 27-30 lbs (just like the standard says). Also, none of his facial features are any smaller or more delicate than those of a regular corgi. Check it out.



The normal corgi is Shippo's dad, Bravo. Other than the extra fluff, I don't see a difference in the size of their facial features, and Shippo's dad weighs the same as Shippo. I do hear there may be temperament differences, but others argue that it's because the fluffs are viewed by the general public as "cuter", so they get more attention from everyone, and therefore, become better socialized in the long run.

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Permalink Reply by JW on August 26, 2008 at 9:36am

I can't get over how beautiful Shippo is!!! His coat is in such good condition...does he get groomed regularly? Griff's fluffy coat isn't as long as Shippo's, but his never looks that nice and silky. Half of Griff's fur grows out as a long, downy undercoat that everything sticks to!

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Permalink Reply by Cheetah on August 26, 2008 at 1:22pm

Thanks! Shippo is brushed daily, and bathed once a month with Buddy Wash. I do it all myself, as I enjoy every chance I can get to bond with my dogs, and I don't really trust other people with his coat (horror stories of groomers SHAVING fluffies without owners' permission). I'm choosy about the brushes I buy. I do not use the furminator, as it has the tendency to cut through the fur, making it coarse. I use one of those $5 bargain hound undercoat rakes from petsmart, along with the Kong Zoom Groom and a slicker brush. Supplementing his food also helps. Fish oil and vitamin E is awesome!

Your Griff is gorgeous as well, especially since he's got his tail. Sometimes I wonder what Shippo would look like if he had a tail.

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