Both the parents are purebred PWC's, poorly bred, but purebred - also known when doing rescue ID's "purebutpoorbred." Both look very young, not even 2 years yet would be my guess. They are in very poor condition, extremely underweight and I hate to break it to Aaron, but that "ain't" the way a b*tch that has just given birth looks "different."
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I have one huge concern now though. I have pictures of Dewey's parents and I don't know if they are pure bred or not. Aaron insists they are but I am not convinced. I don't really know what to look for. The mother looks like a mix of something (Aaron said they look different after having babies) and the dad looks scrawny (Aaron said the breeder keeps them that size cause the extra weight isn't healthy).
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The parents are good examples of what happens when one doesn't breed for type or to the standard and how the look that makes a corgi look like a corgi is easily lost. This is a prime example of why many of us get upset when some on the forum indiscriminately encourage all comers - "sure go ahead and breed a litter or two." Drop eared dogs should never be bred from, the drop ears do give a completely different "look" to a corgi which is causing some of the confusion. Keeping extra weight off is in a corgi's best health interest, however that means one should be able to feel the ribs, not count them. These dogs are emaciated. Aaron's explanations, well to be blunt they fall into the category of what I cleaned up in the dog lot today after letting the dogs out. I don't know what kind of lines or talk Aaron may be throwing around at work to lead you believe he has any understanding of dogs in general or breeding or that he was in any way connected into reputable, responsible breeding communities; but he has demonstrated he knows nothing. Actually what Aaron seems to be doing is brokering and that isn't necessarily a compliment. Sorry, but your trust in him as a mentor or to find you a quality corgi is misplaced. You have had sounder, more constructive advice and direction from forum members here, complete strangers, than he has given. I have to wonder what kind of cut he was getting out of this sale.
As has been mentioned by others, you are the one going to be living with this dog for the next 12 to 14 years, not Aaron. You mentioned being wary of a rescue because of issues, well IF you were dealing with a reputable rescue then those issues would be known and discussed thoroughly with before adoption - you would know what you would be getting into and you would not be matched with more than you could handle. You would have been more in the position of buying a puppy in a poke, than had you gone with a rescue in this case. A responsible breeder is NOT going to go through a third party (nor will a rescue group) to place one of their puppies. They will want to deal with you, get to know you and guide you in your decision matching the right puppy to your home.
There is plenty of information in the archives on this forum on how to find a breeder, warning signs to watch out for, lots of things to help you make an informed and educated decision yourself in selecting a corgi for your home.
Take a breath, regroup, do your homework, research, talk to people with corgis that come into the store, check out the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Potomac's website (I gave you that link), read the archives here, and be patient. You will be glad you did in the end.
Debbie, who's irritation level is not directed at Dewey at all
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