Fluffy Pembrokes

[Michael Romanos]

My Corgi walking group has 23 Corgi members and one of them is a Pem fluff. And this 12 month old Pem named, Holly is quite simply a typical Corgi fluff - as placid and as cute as they come - if more than a bit overweight which is accenuated by her fluffed out coat. And who did my Pem, Taylor follow faithfully around last Sunday during our Corgi walk and picnic - Yes, Holly got almost his full attention the whole time and he paid his fiance, Zara, little heed.

I've given Holly's family the website address for perhaps the best site on the internet dealing with fluffy Corgis it is called The World of Fluff Pembroke Welsh Corgis and the address is: [url]www.angelfire.com/ct2/Windcrest/Fluffy2005Page.html

If any Go Corgi member wishes to email Holly's mom and dad any messages, let me know and I'll give you their email address.

[ChloeLouise]

Hi Michael, Don't know if it is just me or my computer, but I cannot seem to access the World of Fluff site with the link you posted. As I am "owned" by a fluffy red and white Pem, I am always interested in information, photos, and anecdotes about these beautiful Corgis with the "serious coat flaw"!! I realize not everyone shares my enthusiasm for Fluffies, but those of us who live with them seem to be fiercely loyal and anxious to find eachother! How fun that your Taylor found Holly so enchanting!
I, for one, would appreciate it if I could have Holly's family's email address! Thanks!
Margo

[Michael Romanos]

Hi Margo
Try the website now - I've added to the end of the web address a dot and html - and it seems to work OK. The site must in a transitionary stage because some of the pages on the site seemed unavailable when I went into it yesterday.

The email address for the family of Holly is: nicholsonfamily@paradise.net.nz
The mom's name is Adele Nicholson and she and her hubbie and two children (17 and 13) all seem to adore their fluffy young Pem and take good care of her. Mind you, tell me any person who joins in with a Corgi walking and picnic group who wouldn't treat their Corgi especially well. It goes with the territory.

When you email Adele, tell her that I had arranged the contact. I'm sure the Nicholson's will be thrilled. They don't realise just how many fluffies there are in the USA and how well they are thought of.

[ChloeLouise]

Thanks so much - I will send a note tomorrow! Isn't the internet absolutely amazing? To be able to instantly correspond with people all over the world!!

[Michael Romanos]

Yes, the internet is amazing.
Go to www.ppwcc.org/grooming.fluffy.html
THis will give you free advice on how to groom and care for your fluff's coat. It is by Millie Williams and Stephanie Hedgepath and was suppose to be part of the other website I advised you previously about.

[Fluffypants]

Hi Michael, thanks for letting us know about this site! It's too bad that some of the links don't seem to work right now. I also have a fluffy Pem girl, and am always axious to find out whatever I can about them. They are a cute bunch!
ps - a "corgi walking group" sounds like a fun thing to be in!

[Michael Romanos]

I got the idea from you Americans, had it reinforced by a regional Beagle club in New Zealand who seems to mainly exist for Beagle walks and socialising after the walks as their ribbon parades (non championship conformation shows) become less and less popular.
It's a growing activity in NZ from among some of the specialist dog breed clubs as a lot of their members are not into conformation showing. The group I organise is just a bunch of people - but some of them do belong to a Corgi club. The club is centred away from the region I live in and does not cater for anything other than conformation showing, breeding and a three monthly newsletter. Corgis and their families want more than that.

[gwynne]

Hi Michael, My fluffy died last night. He was 13 and was the best dog I've ever had. My daughter named him Fluffy when she was 6.
Anyway, I know it my be taboo, considering that fluffies are a seriuos fault, but once I read about a fluffy breeder! do you know how I can find one? I know I could get a fluffy pup from a regular breeder. But always have been intrigued by the one posting from someone tears ago who was breeding them. I can't find them now.

[Cheetah]

I wouldn't go to a breeder who was deliberately breeding fluffies. It's best to find the ones that were born by accident in regular litters. That's how I got Shippo. A breeder in Canada bred her champion to another champion, and both just happened to have the fluffy gene. Two fluffs were born in a litter of 8.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by gwynne

Anyway, I know it my be taboo, considering that fluffies are a seriuos fault, but once I read about a fluffy breeder! do you know how I can find one? I know I could get a fluffy pup from a regular breeder. But always have been intrigued by the one posting from someone tears ago who was breeding them. I can't find them now.

There are no reputable breeders breeding for fluffies. But there are plenty available in litters from reputable breeders. My suggestion is to contact a reputable breeder in your area and let them know you want a fluffy. If they don't have any puppies, they will usually refer you to someone who does.

Check the PWCCA page PWCCA for a breeder near you. And also check out the clubs page too. Most of the clubs have web pages and members listed there. Not all reputable breeders are members of the PWCCA.

Peggy

[Michael Romanos]

Gwynne - try Pembroke Welsh Corgi from Everywhere
There are several fluffies for sale on the top item of the USA site at $400 each plus shipping expenses.

[Cheetah]

But are those fluffies' parents titled and health tested? Champion bloodlines would mean absolutely nothing to me when looking for a puppy, only champion parents. Many of the BYBs out there have dogs with "champion bloodlines". I'm also leery of any puppies listed in classified ads. I don't know how it is in NZ, but here, any puppies/kittens listed for sale in classifieds are from BYBs, registered or not. Quality breeders need only to advertise their litters by word-of-mouth.

[Clogs]