[Gizmo's mom]

You all have heard our misadventures with getting a corgi pup in the other threads, so I'll just sum it up here:

DO NOT dismiss advice everyone is giving you! This sounds easy, but, boy, do nco (newcorgiowner) and I feel like wayward teenagers whose parents are too mature/nice/wise to say "we told you so." Everyone said if you don't feel right about the breeder or the dogs, if anything seems off, then walk away. There are other breeders, there are other dogs, and this is not just a monetary investment, it's a very emotional one too. We love Gizmo but we hope to god this heart murmur is nothing and we won't be faced with some agonizing decision between losing her or endless expensive treatment we can't afford. We dismissed warning signs with the "breeder" and let her reassurances override our common sense. Do your research, ask questions, and if the breeder seems put off by them or avoids giving you a straight answer, especially on health issues, find another breeder.

-Gizmo's mom, speaking from painful recent experience