I'll agree with others that the purchase price of the dog should not be part of the consideration of cutting corners on cost, or saving money on a Corgi. I also agree that spending a few hundred more for a puppy from a reputable breeder is very likely to save on potential future health/temperament costs.
Rescues here can be adopted for $175, horsey dogs for about $600, and reputable breeder's dogs for $800-$1200. If people are that worried about the price of the dog fitting into the budget, they should probably wait to get any dog. We all know anything can happen beyond anyone's control that has nothing to do with the dog's general health. From an intestinal blockage, to pulled/torn ACL's, to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (recent reference), we can all be faced with an unexpected vet bill in the thousands. If you can't afford the dog, you can't afford the vet bill.
Other than saving money on the price of the Corgi, the first four items noted are pretty good money-saving tips Michael.
