Hello all

[Dogpaw]

I have been without a computer for awhile. I got a new laptop and I'm happy to say, I'm back on line!

I have yet to visit a breeder. They all seem to be busy with shows. I contacted the one in St Louis but she was not available the weekend we were there. Maybe it's a sign.

[K9skennel]

there is only one in St Louis? i hope you can contact one, soon.

[Dogpaw]

I'm sure there are more. We are in Elkhart IN, about 6 hours from there. We were visiting my sister. I heard about her from someone that has one of her dogs. I'm thinking I may just look closer to home. I'm just getting anxious. I even have a name picked out. finnegan. Fin for short. When I find him I hope it fits him..........LOL

[K9skennel]

my parents live in Spfld, Il if you dont mind me looking/asking around for you.
I think Finn is a great name! now watch, you fall in love with a female!

[Dogpaw]

Originally Posted by K9skennel

my parents live in Spfld, Il if you dont mind me looking/asking around for you.
I think Finn is a great name! now watch, you fall in love with a female!

I don't mind. Thanks. We already have a female english bulldog, so I will be looking at males. Which is what I prefer. Rita is my husbands dog.

[Peggy]

The best places to look for reputable breeders is at dog show, or on club web sites.
PWCCA - Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc. - Breeder Referral
PWCCA - Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, Inc. - Local Pembroke Welsh Corgi Clubs

If you're going to buy a puppy, then go for one that has parents that have their health testing. Ask questions of the breeder and the breeder should ask you questions. (And not just if you can pay the price they're asking.)

If you like the look of the dog your friend has, then wait for the breeder to get back from the shows and contact her. She may be able to refer you to someone closer to you too.

Peggy

[Dogpaw]

Thanks Peggy. Come to find out she isn't really breeding much anymore. But I can ask her about other breeders. There is a few in Michigan. If it works out we will see one on Monday. I believe it is Royalwood, owner Jon Clapp. Anyone know them?

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Dogpaw

Thanks Peggy. Come to find out she isn't really breeding much anymore. But I can ask her about other breeders. There is a few in Michigan. If it works out we will see one on Monday. I believe it is Royalwood, owner Jon Clapp. Anyone know them?

I don't know them but looking at their site, they appear to be reputable. They have show dogs, have show photos and the people they mention getting their start from are good and reputable people.

I thought you were looking for a Pembroke. They have Cardigans. Says they had Pems at one time but I don't see any on their site.

Peggy

[Peggy]

To find Cardigan breeders try these sites:
CWCCA Breeder's Directory
CWCCA Regional Clubs

There is a "Lake Michigan" Cardi club.

Peggy

[Dogpaw]

Hi Peggy.....I started out looking at the pembrokes and then started looking into the cardis. I like the looks of the pems but most of what I have read and heard from people about the cardigan is more of what I want as far as personailty and temperament.

I see pembrokes from time to time and I had 2 that came into the shop for grooming, sweet dogs, but I have only seen a cardigan once. At least I think it was. It had the coloring but without the tail.

Thanks for the links. And the comment on the breeder.

[Peggy]

Originally Posted by Dogpaw

Hi Peggy.....I started out looking at the pembrokes and then started looking into the cardis. I like the looks of the pems but most of what I have read and heard from people about the cardigan is more of what I want as far as personailty and temperament.

Oh, ok, no wonder I got confused.

I see pembrokes from time to time and I had 2 that came into the shop for grooming, sweet dogs, but I have only seen a cardigan once. At least I think it was. It had the coloring but without the tail.

They probably got it from someone either didn't know it shouldn't be docked or docked it to help sell puppies. Sometimes Amish breeders will do dock cardis too. (And not IMO, they are NOT reputable breeders.) Reputable breeders would not dock a cardigan.

Thanks for the links. And the comment on the breeder.

Good luck in your search!

Peggy

[Peggy]

By the way, just an FYI, when you go to a reputable breeder they should tell you WHY a puppy is or is not a show prospect.


I explain why I'm placing a certain puppy as a pet and requiring it be altered. If the breeder cannot say why a puppy should be a show propect or not chances are they don't show their dog and don't know the standard. And IMO, if they don't know the standard and the assets and faults of thier own dogs they should not be breeding.

Peggy

[Dogpaw]

All this info is good to know. I really appreciate it.