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Bear and Blitzen are two Katrina babies who need to find a new home together. Sure, I could put to work my fantastic writing abilities (applause please) but why bother when their mom has done such a great job telling us about them. Here's the scoop:
"I have done all the work for you. Bear and Blitzen are the most amazing dogs. I began with them as a foster parent and fell in love with them and couldn't let them go. They are: small dogs - very friendly -sweet dogs - they are calm dogs - very loving - I am moving overseas and can not bring them with me - they are crate trained, but are fine without a crate - The are 100% housebroken since they were 3 months old, and do not chew things. They are well trained and know how to sit, lie down, shake hands, come, stay, etc. They have been microchiped. I would really love for them to be adopted together since they are such great buddies."

Ok, we can do this, can't we? There is no way these two girls should lose their mom AND each other. These are the perfect dogs for someone who has either never had a dog or is a senior citizen. They are not just trained - they are WELL trained. Besides which, Bear will let you put antlers on her head - heck, my dog will eat you if you so much as think about it!!! So if you are looking for easy, well trained, affectionate dogs, you, my dear, are looking for Bear and Blitzen!

Here is an update from their new foster mom: "Bear and Blitzen have two of the cutest faces I have ever seen! Upon learning that their owner is moving to Italy and cannot take them with her, I immediately offered to foster them. Bear is the shy girl. She retreats to her crate whenever she gets nervous. But she also prefers to sleep in her crate when she's tired. I just leave the door open for her. She's also a little piggy. I have to crate her when it's time to eat or else she'll eat her food and Blitzen's food! Sneaky lil' Bear! Blitzen is a little less shy and prefers to do her sleeping near the TV, like me. She's not as into her food as Bear, so she'll only eat if she's hungry. These girls are incredibly sweet and love attention and affection. When they get excited, they spin around in circles, which is very amusing! They definitely share a very close bond, so they need to go to their forever home together. They're very quiet and easy-going dogs. And just look at those faces!!! gave Bear and Blitzen a bath last night, and they were both SO good! I bathed each separately, starting with Bear, who just stood in the tub and wagged her tail the whole time. When it was Blitzen's turn, she pretty much did the same thing. I've never bathed a dog who was that good in the bathtub! They usually shake the whole time or keep trying to get out. But Bear and Blitzen seemed happy to be getting clean! They also loved getting rubbed dry with a towel and then brushed. They look and smell so pretty! :)"

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Cardigan and the Pembroke Welsh Corgis have been considered separate breeds for only about 70 years (Cardigans have a long tail; Pembrokes don't have a tail). There are several theories about the origins of the Welsh Corgi. Both Corgis varieties may be descended form Swedish Vallhunds brought to Wales by Vikings in the 800's. Or perhaps the Cardigan is the older variety, brought to Wales by the Celts in about 1200 BC. The name "Corgi" comes from the Celtic word for dog. The breed was mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086). The Corgi drove cattle by barking and nipping at the cattle's heals. His low stature helped him role out of the way when a cow kicked. Corgis still maintain that habit when chasing each other.
Corgi is highly intelligent, obedient, protective and robust. Steady, loyal and loving, but wary of strangers. They are willing to please. Several of these brave dogs have lost their lives defending their homes, as they were too small for the situation. A Pembroke Welsh Corgi is well-known as the favorite breed and pet of Queen Elizabeth II. Because of royal favor, and perhaps because of a slightly gentler personality, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi has become very popular, while the Cardigan is not as widespread. They have a life-expectancy of 12-15 years.