[Dewey]

I'll try to answer all questions accordingly. I'm new to this so if I say something foolish please don't hit me ^_^;;;.

Originally Posted by corgimom

Dewey, you asked before for some info regarding breeders in your area. Did you check the links that were provided and did you get to talk with any of them. Why does your friend not like Corgis? and who are his "breeder friends" are they Corgi Breeders?

if you are serious about getting one, make sure you go to someone who has several years experience in breeding them and does the necessary tests on both parents before she/he breeds them. You want a pup that has at least a good chance to have a healthy life(though nothing can be guaranteed), but it helps with healthy parents to start with. Make sure you get a breeder that shows interest in who you are and your lifestyle so she can match up the best pup for you.

Remember I asking about breeders a few months ago. I was very serious about getting a corgi back then. I did all of my proper research and I decided that I was not fit to have a dog; that's why I disappeared. I am living with my family still and there is just not enough space for another animal. Since then I've made plans to move out into my own place with more space where I'll be able to own a dog.

One of my friends has contacted a breeder out of state. Through him I am asking all of the questions I need to ask just so I know what kind of dog I am getting. I believe I did the right thing but not getting a dog in the past. I think I am still doing the right thing by doing my proper research and by asking a ton of questions - hopefully, I'm not being a pest. If I am... hopefully they understand. ^_^;

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

Does your friend's "breeder friends" breed more than one breed of dog? What kind do they breed?

I guess I worded that wrong. I'm not really sure if he personally has breeder friends or if he's just so 'in-the-know' that he can name breeders he's read about off the top of his head. One girl I work with, Anne, her mother breeds chihuahuas.

Originally Posted by Shelly

Don't give up on the idea of corgi rescue. It is possible to get a younger dog, if you look around. There's alot to be said for a dog past the puppy stage of needing housebreaking, chewing and digging everywhere, and is an all out terror. I've done it both ways. I adopted an 8 year old corgi (who is the best dog ever), and bought a puppy from a breeder. My 9 month old puppy still does alot of bad stuff. He's beautiful, but what a terror. Best of luck.

Corgimom gave me a list of breeders a while back. I emailed a few of them but I got no response. I didn't email them a second time because at that time I decided I shouldn't own a dog.


You guys mention rescue dogs might have a few problems -- I have never owned a dog before. I think that would be a challenge for someone like me to have to deal with.

I am trying to do my best by doing the right thing. Every day I'm doing research, just hoping I'm making the right decision. I compare owning a dog to having a baby; it really is just that complicated and life-changing!

I glad I can come here and not face 'experts' with rude attitudes. I've been on different animal forums (for fish and hamsters ^_^) where I was basically yelled at and talked down to. So far I've been having a wonderful time here.


http://www.gocorgi.com/gallery/showi...atid=newimages

Here's a picture of the corgi I selected from the breeder my friend found. He spoke to two different breeders and chose this one. Out of five dogs, I picked this one.