If Corgis Were...
Utah Corgis -- Cardis and Pems
(This is an excerpt from Everything Corgi, edited by Cindy Read)
If Corgis Were....
The difference depends on the dog, of course; it's hard to make generalizations. Folks seem to agree that Cardis are more reserved and Pems more outgoing -- and then you meet the bouncy, pouncy, "HEY-I'm-a-Cardi-glad-ta-meetcha-canI-lickyourface" and the Pem who eyes you from a respectful distance and syas, "SO pleased to meet you, old chum." But here's what I'd say. Keep in mind, I'm thinking mature corgis, not pups.
If corgis were...
CARS...
- a Cardi would be a stable late-model sedan, much loved for its steady reliability
- a Pem would be a peppy little economy model, ready to vrrrrrooooom
BIRDS...
- a Cardi would be an owl, ever watchful, wise, and observant
- a Pem would be a magpie, flitting here and there and storing away bright, interesting objects
HOUSES...
- a Cardi would be a ranch-style dwelling in an established neighborhood, with a wide expanse of lawn and a charming deck (with a bar-b-que, of course)
- a Pem would be a loft apartment in the city, decorated in an eclectic blend of traditional and Bohemian styles
VACATION DESTINATIONS...
- a Cardi would be a national park like the Grand Canyon, or a Rocky Mountain ski resort
- a Pem would be Walt Disney World or Las Vegas
CITIES...
- a Cardi would be Seattle, Madison, WI, or Washington, D.C.
- a Pem would be San Francisco, New York City, or Miami Beach
ISLANDS...
- a Cardi would be Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket
- a Pem would be Key West
STORES...
- a Cardi would be Sears: plenty for the workman, but with a softer side, too
- a Pem would be Wal-Mart: a bit more hype, a bit more busy, but carrying pretty much the same stuff
COLORS...
- a Cardi would be rich, constant earth-toned shades of brown, forest greens, and royal blues that speak of depth and thought
- a Pem would be the color of springtime: fresh greens, sky blues or the colors of autumn foliage
SHAPES...
- a Cardi would be a rectangle: solid, useful, and ever-present
- a Pem would be the bouncing ball you follow in karaoke
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS...
- a Cardi would be a deeper woodwind: maybe a sax, maybe a clarinet
- a Pem would be a bright, brassy trumpet
MUSIC...
- a Cardi would be classical or new age, with perhaps a touch of oldies pop in playful moments
- a Pem would be jazz and show tunes
FAMOUS MUSICIANS...
- a Cardi would be Louis Armstrong or Barbara Streisand
- a Pem would be Elton John or Cyndi Lauper
ACTORS...
- a Cardi would be Gregory Peck or Katherine Hepburn
- a Pem would be Tom Hanks or Sally Field
TALK SHOW HOSTS...
- a Cardi would be Oprah
- a Pem would be Rosie
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