California Dreaming & Westridge Pembroke Welsh Corgis

20/03/2026

Coming soon! Our new boy. 💙💙

20/03/2026

Thursday 3/19/26.

Tilly went WB/BOS under judge Joyce Vanek in Woodland!

RAINTREES WESTRIDGE SPECIAL OCCASION.
Breeder: Anna Holcomb & Renee Broden &. Laura Craig & Michael Holcomb
By GCH Graceland Cattals Phamtomdancer At Caamora -- GCH Raintrees You Never Know Westridge. Owners: Anna Holcomb & Renee Broden & Laura Craig & Michael Holcomb

📸 Renee Broden

11/03/2026

Fun event!!

Golden Gate Pembroke Welsh Corgi Fanciers
Corgi Faire and Puppy Match Show

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🎉Entry form below

THIS YEAR WE WILL BE SHARING THE DAY WITH OUR ANNUAL CORGI FAIRE

Please plan to stay after the show and celebrate corgis with us!

BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR, CRATES, EX-PENS, AND CASH FOR THE RAFFLE & GAMES!

THERE WILL BE A $10 PARKING FEE & FOOD TO PURCHASE ON SITE.

Why Attend?
*Meet Club Member Breeders - inquire about available puppies/dogs
*See Puppies Shown/Show a Puppy - often comical
*Watch Veteran Dogs Compete - see how quality dogs age
*Watch Parade of Veterans & Titled dogs -showing Member's accomplishments
*Raffle of dog related items - tickets sold onsite
Everyone is welcome!

Location: Yolo County Fairgrounds
Home Arts Building
1250 Gum Avenue
Woodland , CA 95776
Date: April 19th @ 9:00am

Vendors
Please contact Cheryl Luce [email protected]

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04/03/2026

Interesting

With it being National Welsh Corgi Day it seemed only right to continue the Border Collie versus series with Border Collie V Corgi.

Border Collies vs Corgis: Different Size, Same Herding Brain 🐾

At first glance, a Border Collie and a Corgi don’t seem comparable.

One is sleek, athletic, and built for speed.
The other is low to the ground, compact, and famously fluffy.

But here’s the part many people miss:

Both are herding dogs.
Both were bred to control livestock.
Both are highly intelligent.
Both can be intense in very different ways.

And both can surprise owners who thought they were just getting a cute or clever dog.

So let’s talk about the similarities and the big differences between Border Collies and Corgis.

Herding Heritage: Eye vs Heels

Border Collie

Border Collies were bred to gather and control sheep using eye, distance, and precision.

They were selected for:

* Intense focus
* Responsiveness to handler cues
* Silent pressure through staring
* Controlled movement

Their job was to manage space and move sheep calmly across large areas.

Welsh Corgi

There are 2 separate breeds in the Pembroke and Cardigan Welsh Corgis. I hope I don't offend Corgi owners here by not going into the differences between the two breeds as I am going to talk about them more generically.

Corgis were bred to herd cattle not sheep.

That meant:

* Nipping at heels
* Darting in and out
* Quick bursts of movement
* Boldness around large animals

They didn’t control through stillness and stare.

They controlled through speed and bite inhibition.

This difference shapes so much of their behaviour in pet homes.

How Herding Instinct Shows Up at Home

Border Collies – The Watchers

Border Collies often:

* Fixate on moving objects
* Stare at children, bikes, or cars
* Freeze before lunging
* Struggle to disengage once focused

Their instinct is to control movement through eye and pressure.

This can turn into:

* Reactivity
* Obsessive ball behaviour
* Hyper-vigilance
* Difficulty settling

Corgis – The Movers

Corgis often:

* Chase running children
* Nip at heels
* Bark to control movement
* Dart in and out of legs

Their instinct is to physically interrupt and redirect movement.

This can show up as:

* Ankle biting
* Demand barking
* Excitable chasing
* Bossy behaviour

Different style, same herding brain.

Intelligence: Analytical vs Opinionated

Both breeds are extremely smart but in different ways.

Border Collie Intelligence

Border Collies are analytical thinkers.

They:

* Notice tiny environmental changes
* Learn quickly with minimal repetition
* Anticipate patterns
* Overthink situations

They are often:

* Highly sensitive
* Easily overstimulated
* Prone to anxiety if clarity is lacking

Their intelligence can become a burden if not guided carefully.

Corgi Intelligence

Corgis are clever but often more independent.

They:

* Learn quickly
* Understand cues fast
* Also decide whether it’s worth complying

They are often:

* More confident
* More socially bold
* More likely to test boundaries

Where a Border Collie may internalise stress, a Corgi is more likely to push back.

Sensitivity and Emotional Wiring

This is a huge difference.

Border Collies – Highly Sensitive

Border Collies are deeply affected by:

* Tone of voice
* Handler frustration
* Inconsistent training
* Environmental tension

They often internalise stress, leading to:

* Hyper-vigilance
* Shutdown
* Reactivity
* Obsessive coping behaviours

They need emotional clarity and safety.

Corgis – More Robust

Corgis tend to be:

* Emotionally sturdier
* Less affected by minor handler errors
* More resilient to busy households

But that robustness can mean:

* Stubbornness
* Strong-willed behaviour
* Boundary pushing

They don’t usually spiral quietly.

They argue.

Energy: Mental Intensity vs Physical Boldness

Border Collies

Their intensity is often mental.

They may:

* Appear calm but be mentally overstimulated
* Struggle to switch off
* Monitor their environment constantly

More exercise doesn’t always help, clarity and routine do.

Corgis

Corgis are surprisingly energetic for their size.

They:

* Love activity
* Can go all day if fit
* Often have bursts of high excitement

But they are typically better at relaxing once needs are met.

They’re less likely to obsess and more likely to nap after chaos.

Trainability

Both breeds train well, but differently.

Border Collies in Training

They thrive with:

* Clear criteria
* Calm, precise communication
* Structured progression

They struggle with:

* High emotional pressure
* Inconsistent expectations
* Over-arousal games

They want to understand.

Corgis in Training

They thrive with:

* Engaging, fun sessions
* Clear boundaries
* Motivation-based learning

They struggle with:

* Boring repetition
* Lack of fairness
* Being micromanaged

They want it to be worth their effort.

Social Behaviour

Border Collies

Often:

* Deeply bonded to one person
* Selective with dogs
* Sensitive to chaos
* Easily overwhelmed by busy environments

They prefer predictability.

Corgis

Often:

* Socially confident
* Outgoing
* Comfortable in busier settings
* Assertive with other dogs

They can sometimes be bossy, especially with larger dogs.

Settling and Switching Off

Border Collies

Struggle to settle because:

* Their minds stay “on”
* They anticipate constantly
* They feel responsible for monitoring movement

Rest has to be taught as safety.

Corgis

Struggle to settle when:

* Under-stimulated
* Overexcited
* Not given boundaries

But generally, they are better at switching off once satisfied.

The Big Misconception

People expect Border Collies to be “a lot.”

They don’t always expect that from a small dog like a Corgi.

But Corgis are not decorative lap dogs.

They are:

* Cattle dogs
* Confident
* Vocal
* Strong-willed
* Surprisingly powerful for their size

The difference is simply packaging.

Which Breed Is “Easier”?

Neither.

A Border Collie may challenge you emotionally and mentally.

A Corgi may challenge you with confidence and independence.

A Border Collie might spiral inward under stress.

A Corgi might argue outwardly.

Both need:

* Structure
* Clear communication
* Appropriate outlets for herding instinct
* Training that respects their intelligence

Final Thoughts

Border Collies and Corgis may look completely different but under the surface, both carry the wiring of working herding dogs.

When we understand:

* How they were bred
* What their instincts are
* How those instincts show up in modern homes

Everything starts to make sense.

Because whether tall and intense or short and bold, herding dogs aren’t difficult.

They’re just doing exactly what they were designed to do 🐾

14/02/2026

Happy 11th Birthday to the
Piper x Bandit’s puppies!! ❤️😘🎂
2/15/15
Brnayr Make A Wish (pointed) x
CH CADRMN ROCNL LUCK BE A LADY.

14/02/2026

12/02/2026

BAY AREA- Health officials warn of leptospirosis, a highly contagious deadly bacterial disease affecting dogs and people abc7news.com https://share.google/pBfqtrA9dIW90yVhX

Health departments are sounding the alarm about a contagious bacterial disease that can be deadly in dogs -- and in rare cases, can spread to humans.

07/02/2026

Please go to GGPWCF's page and send them a PM. We will send you a list of breeders with available puppies. 😊

🔥🔥 Please send us a private message only and we will send you a contact list.

👉🏼 We have 4 different GGPWCF members with a litter of corgi puppies. 🐶

Older Corgis Available-

🐾16 month old red and white spayed female

🐾6 1/2 yr old red and white spayed female

🐾6-1/2 year old retired red/white Champion male

🐾GGPWCF RESCUE
Two 8 year old male neutered dogs available

Thank you 😊

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28/01/2026

Looks like fun! Lots of performance events. Spectators welcomed!

17/01/2026

🩷UPDATE: Bubblegum has found her home. Thank you everyone for sending emails and sharing our post. We appreciate all of you. 🩷

We've decided to place this sweet 7 month old girl after our recent evaluation.

Bubblegum is looking for a pet home (no breeding or conformation showing). Possible performance home.

She has been raised around children, good with other dogs. Very sweet temperament. Has traveled in a crate and RV camped with us at dog shows. Well socialized.

RAINTREES TRI TO BURST MY BUBBLE V WESTRIDGE. Bday 05/21/2025.
By GCH CH Martindale Trifecta out of Raintree The Webs We Weave@westridge (AKC pointed).

Please contact Laura at [email protected]

No questions here. Please email. Copy paste email addy below.
Thank you 😊

02/01/2026

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17/11/2025

From 2024 (Tilly's Dam)

“Bernadette” Raintree You Never Know V Westridge

Owners Mike & Anna Holcomb, Laura Craig and Renee Broden

WB, BOW, BOB and BISS at the Northern California Herding Association in Lodi.

Love her pedigree. Our corgis are on the top & bottom. 💜💜💜