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I have recently purchased a corgi and I am not sure that she isn't a "Fluffy". The breeder swears that she is not ( and I trust her ) but everyone else who sees her comments on her longer then most hair. How do I tell at 9 weeks if she is a fluffy??
By 9 weeks it should be pretty clear whether she is fluffy or not. By 3 to 4 weeks the tell-tale signs begin to appear - fringe on the ears being first. A silkier texture "might" be noticed even earlier. By 5 weeks coat length will be noticeable. Now there are coat variations in fluffs, not all are Sheltie length and flowing. I've had a "demi" fluff foster and her coat length wasn't as long as some of the other fluffies I've fostered or seen. In Cardigans there is a silkier/softer coat with a little more length than a correct/normal coat and they are often called "glamour coats." What kind of background and experience does your breeder have in the breed and/or with fluffies? IF she is reputable and experienced, then she should know. On the other hand, I've heard some stories about some slick stories told to puppy buyers too. A picture would definitely help.
Debbie
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