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[behinderhereyes]

Hello everyone,

I am new here, I am looking into getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I am looking to buy a puppy in Augest. I know I am doing a lot of research before I get myself into something. I have a few qeustions and decided to come to a Corgi Discussion.

1. I was wondering if anyone knows were I can find a breeder in Minnesota.

2. I know a little bit about the Corgi, but I was wondering about the personality?

3. How much should I look into spending on just the puppy its self?

4. What kind of precoutions should I take with this breed?

If anyone knows answers to these questions feel free to answer. I know it is weird having some random person asking. I am really interested. I have been reading books and I know it is only October, but I want to be as prepared as possible.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by behinderhereyes

Hello everyone,

I am new here, I am looking into getting a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. I am looking to buy a puppy in Augest. I know I am doing a lot of research before I get myself into something. I have a few qeustions and decided to come to a Corgi Discussion.

1. I was wondering if anyone knows were I can find a breeder in Minnesota.

2. I know a little bit about the Corgi, but I was wondering about the personality?

3. How much should I look into spending on just the puppy its self?

4. What kind of precoutions should I take with this breed?

If anyone knows answers to these questions feel free to answer. I know it is weird having some random person asking. I am really interested. I have been reading books and I know it is only October, but I want to be as prepared as possible.

Here is a link that you can go to and put in your state and find breeders in Minnesota - you can also check out the site for lots of other good information. You can also check out surrounding states if you are willing to travel.

http://www.pwcca.org/memberlist.cfm

That is great that you are preparing so early. First and foremost, you want to find a good breeder that cares about the temperaments and health of her pups and one who does testing on the parents before she or he breeds them and one that has several years of Corgi breeding experience.
Make sure to ask these questions when inquiring and ask what tests she/he performs on the parents. Good breeders will sell your pup to you on a neuter/spay contract.

Also ask the breeder about what guarantee they offer on their pups in case a health condition should arise - a good breeder will also ask you a bunch of questions to see why you want a Corgi and about your lifestyle so when the litter is born, she can match up the pup(based on its personality) that would best fit your lifestyle.

If this is something you want to do, they will most likely place you on a waiting list for when their next litter comes around - I am not sure if they will require a down payment or not. The price can vary greatly depending on who your breeder is or where you live, but it is not uncommon to pay $600 to $900 for a Corgi(The show prospects would be more) Every breeder in different states has different prices.

They are lovely dogs with a lively spirit, but can also be very stubborn(they are herding dogs) which I am sure you already know - so they are meant to be in charge of much larger animals then they are, and they like to do that with us humans at times. They love to be around their families, so plan on keeping the dog inside; but enjoy many outdoor activities with their families as well. They are very smart and are quick learners. Some are more cuddlers than others. You need to be the leader over a Corgi - enroll in puppy class(at an early age) with him or her and understand that when you get your pup, there will be some nipping and herding that they will tend to do with you and your family members that you will have to work through and correct.

Do you have small children in your home?

We also have the Archives on this site, way at the bottom of this page and if you click on that, you can go to many topics we have discussed about Corgis and what people have dealt with. I think it would be helpful to you.

If you are interested in a Rescue Corgi, you can go to www.petfinder.com and click on Breeds and check out the Corgis available for adoption also; or click on Rescue on the link I provided and get in contact with the appropriate person in your area.

I think you will find them to be a wonderful dog - many people on here have more than one corgi. Good luck in your search.

[Dillydoodle]

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[behinderhereyes]

I know it is a silly question, but if I talk to the breeder about a spay/neuter concrat. I really want to show my dog and stuff like that. I don't have any small children, but there are some in the neighborhood who often come up to pet my dear Lucy Belle. Oh yes I have an American Cocker Spaniel. She is ten years old, will a corgi get along and be submissive to my Baby girl. I love her and would never choose another dog over her, so the puppy has to get along with my baby girl. I am so excited, I am already planning for a dog. I am looking to spend about one thousand to one and a half thousand dollars on a dog. Is that enough for food, toys, dog, trainning, and medical. For the first time I get it? I want to get insurance for my new dog. It is something I didn't do with my Cocker and now it is to late. It costs a ton of money to have her on a plan. Does this mean I am a bad owner? I love to shop for her and go to pet smart just to think of things to buy for her. Wow, I didn't know I had this many questions.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by behinderhereyes

I know it is a silly question, but if I talk to the breeder about a spay/neuter concrat. I really want to show my dog and stuff like that. I don't have any small children, but there are some in the neighborhood who often come up to pet my dear Lucy Belle. Oh yes I have an American Cocker Spaniel. She is ten years old, will a corgi get along and be submissive to my Baby girl. I love her and would never choose another dog over her, so the puppy has to get along with my baby girl. I am so excited, I am already planning for a dog. I am looking to spend about one thousand to one and a half thousand dollars on a dog. Is that enough for food, toys, dog, trainning, and medical. For the first time I get it? I want to get insurance for my new dog. It is something I didn't do with my Cocker and now it is to late. It costs a ton of money to have her on a plan. Does this mean I am a bad owner? I love to shop for her and go to pet smart just to think of things to buy for her. Wow, I didn't know I had this many questions.

Show dogs are a whole other story to which I am not familiar with, but I think breeders like to "Co-own the dog with you" under contract;(but I am not sure) and I don't know what the cost would be, but I think it will be way more than $1000 for a show quality dog alone,(depending once again, where you are and who the breeder is) and all the other costs you mentioned would be on top of that - this is just my speculation and hopefully others will chime in on this.

Has your Cocker been socialized with other dogs before and if so, how did she do? -

[Dillydoodle]

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[behinderhereyes]

She gets along with other dogs, as long as they don't hump her. She gets along great. Sometimes we leave her with a friend who has ten other dogs. She loves hanging out, but would rather be with humans.

[behinderhereyes]

I don't need a show dog I guess, but I do want to do agility and obedance for sure.

[behinderhereyes]

Whats it like bring a brand new puppy how away from their siblings? I got Lucy when she was a puppy, but I also got her brother. I miss that poor dog!!!! He died from a heart attack.

[corgimom]

Originally Posted by behinderhereyes

Whats it like bring a brand new puppy how away from their siblings? I got Lucy when she was a puppy, but I also got her brother. I miss that poor dog!!!! He died from a heart attack.

Well, it is awfully exciting. I got Cody when he was 11 weeks old and his breeder had him crate trained already. I expected to be getting up during the night with him to have to take him out potty, and I was lucky, he slept through the first night, no whining at all. I was very fortunate, he never had an accident in his crate. From day one I started a routine with him for potty training, he had a few accidents in the house - maybe 5, but it was my fault for not paying attention.

We have three cats, so the first day he came home with me, he had plenty to keep him occupied He had never been around cats before.

[Dillydoodle]

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[behinderhereyes]

I was told I need a proformance dog.

[corgimom]

Who told you you need a performance dog? I don't think a breeder is going to be able to pick out a pup for you at 8 weeks and be able to tell you that they will positively perform for you. But you will want a pup that isn't too shy or overly dominant, somewhere right in the middle type of personality.(just my guess) If you want to do agility, you don't need a "show quality dog"; but you would want to do basic puppy classes and the following classes after that, eventually getting into agility classes that are offered - you will have to check what trainers in your area offers that- I know the one place here really doesn't do the "real agility" classes until they are at least 18 months - 2 years old. However, they offer very beginner stuff - such as getting them aquainted to the tunnels and other equipment.

I think whether your dog is going to do agility and like it or not will just depend on its personality and the type of training you two do together/ the classes you take and how much time you are willing to put into it - but I hear it is a lot of fun.

I am not personally familiar with all of this, but have read some stuff about it and talked with my dogs trainer, so maybe others can give you some info.