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Originally Posted by kassie
Thanks a lot for all the input so far! As to the question of why not a breeder...there isn't a lot of corgi population in indiana yet...we did look for breeders and the only ones in reasonable distance ( we really don't want to ship) had waiting lists and prices that we could not afford right now. We found out about this new pup through friends and we know her full sibling. We really didn't want Maeve to be alone any longer (we lost two 16 year old mixed breeds this spring.) We probably will go with a breeder next time. I understand your "soapbox" and appreciate your input!
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Sure there are corgi people in IN and the area. On the PWCCA page there are four breeders who are members of the PWCCA. And if there are PWCCA members there are people who show who aren't members and who are reputable breeders also.
Also there is the Lakeshore PWC Club not too far away.
Lakeshore Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club
As for a waiting list, IMO, anything worth having is worth waiting for. Especially a puppy of your breed of choice.
And as to price, well, think about what you get from a reputable breeder. A puppy with health tested parents, raised in the home, usually they are started on lead training, housebreaking and crate training. They have had their nails done weekley usually, they have been handled, groomed and been exposed to a normal household and it's noises. So IMO, it's worth the price.
And all breeders don't ask the same price for thier puppies.
And as for Maeve being alone, well, IMO, dogs don't necessarly *need* another dog for a companion. They are usually just as happy with their people as thier pack. It's very rare that a dog *needs* another dog in the same home as a companion.
Peggy