Looking for breeder -- Is this allowed?

[Heza]

Dear GoCorgi Community,
I am interested in getting a dog in the future and would like to know if you could refer me to any breeders in my area.
I live in New Orleans, Harahan. Because any future-pet will be a companion,
I am not interested in show quality.

Sorry for this brief bit of information!
Thank you for any help.

*Note: If this type of thread is not allowed, I apologize, feel free to remove my post.

[glencorgi]

Hi,

For Pembrokes
Go to <http://www.pwcca.org> and you can do a search by state for members who IF they aren't breeding or might not have a litter can offer you referrals.

Also on that site, use the Regional Club link and check out the two PWCCA affiliate clubs in TX, as well as the Sunshine Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club in FL.

For Cardigans:
<http://www.cardigancorgis.com> has a breeder link, with breakdowns by regions of the country. Again, the referral system will come in handy.

Because any future-pet will be a companion,
I am not interested in show quality.

However you do want a healthy nice representative of the breed, in other words a corgi that looks like a corgi don't you? Not everything a "show" breeder breeds is going to be show quality. The asset to you as a "pet" owner is every bit of time, caring and attention that has gone into producing their next show prospect has gone into your pet puppy. The health test and screenings done on the parents will benefit the future health of your puppy. And equally important is IF by chance goes wrong with your puppy, these breeders will there for you and stand by you for the life of the puppy. They will also be there for any questions or problems that might come up. These are things that you won't find from "breeders" on places like puppyfind or nextdaypets.

Debbie

[Chip's Mom]

Hello and welcome to the Board. Debbie gave you very sound advice. I bought Chip through puppyfind.com and I love him dearly and he has the sweetest personality that you will find in a pem but he has a severe overbite that is causing us much worry and concern. A health certificate was supposed to be included but wasn't and it wouldn't do me a bit of good anyway because I wouldn't send Chip back. Buying from the right breeder will definitely save you a lot of grief and heartache in the future.

[Dillydoodle]

I agree with Debbie as well. I did my research. I went to a couple of dog shows, talked around to the corgi people, breeders, handlers and owners and not only gained valuable info in regards to what having a corgi is really like, but also was able to find out some names of good quality corgi breeders. I too was not interested in showing, only in loving a wonderful corgi. My concerns were mostly for health and temperment, and if i also got a good looking corgi out of it great. I interviewed a few different breeders both in phone and in person. Dont be afraid to ask lots of questions you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. I would go on the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America website www.pembrokecorgi.org then go to breeder referrals and put in the state or surrounding states. Best of luck to you on your search- corgis really are wonderful!

[tandemgal]

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[milles2]

One piece of advice that gets kicked around a lot when looking for a pup is to remember: buyer beware. And it is a very good piece of advice. Do your homework and investigate/ask questions the best you can.

Like Chip, my Tucker came from a breeder I located on Puppyfind.com. I actually spoke with 4 breeders from puppyfind. Two were down right scary and one happened to be in an area where I knew a Vet. I was able to get his opinion (he actually had been to the farm to care for their show horses).

I would advise going the route of PWCCA and the national Cardi organization. But if you have to go another route, do your homework.

Lulu came from a show breeder I met and has all the health certifications. Tucker has his pedigree, no champions in his bloodline, no health certifications and as far as I (or his Vet who adores him) can see, he's perfect! Well..... Don't tell him I said that!

[Fluffypants]

Welcome Heza, and good luck in your search for a corgi!!

I have nothing to add except echoes of the wonderful advice you have been given here so far, so . . . ditto!

PS - Emilie DID get a good looking corgi, and Tucker IS perfect!

[adkmehrman]

Like a couple of the people who have already repplied we found Koda on Puppyfind.com, which is by knows means the best way to find a good corgi. I would have been much happier to buy a puppy from a breeder I could have visited but simply could not find one in my area that had puppies or were not just as scary as some of the people on puppyfind. Luckily Koda is a fantastic looking Corgi and we spent a lot of times talking to many breeders on puppfind and checking some of their reffereces. However you do never know what you are going to get, Chip has a severe overbite and it looks like Koda has a very at this point slite case of mange (he has a very small patch of thinning fer just above the eye) that at this point is not a big problem, but it does mean that he probably inherited some kind of hereditary immune system flaw. So in short just be carefull.

[sweetlychee]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

Hello and welcome to the Board. Debbie gave you very sound advice. I bought Chip through puppyfind.com and I love him dearly and he has the sweetest personality that you will find in a pem but he has a severe overbite that is causing us much worry and concern. A health certificate was supposed to be included but wasn't and it wouldn't do me a bit of good anyway because I wouldn't send Chip back. Buying from the right breeder will definitely save you a lot of grief and heartache in the future.

I agree with Chip'smom. I looked at the official pembrokewelshcorgi.org site. I actually called up a few of their reputable breeders for my area in NY/NJ. Some were helpful and recommended me to others since they didn't have a litter that time. Others were very picky and super selective. I know they are just doing their job but it seemed at some point I wasn't good enough for their dogs. They had so many requirements and wanted a personality and temperament testing.

YOU MUST research everything you can on the breed. It will save you a lot of future troubles. I did at least 3 months of research. I found it through puppyfind also through a breeder. Of course I was still skeptical but I asked a lot of questions and got his health papers, owner's signage papers, and his genealogy (pedigree). Also, see if the breeders have their parents around so you can take a closer look. When asking the breeders about the dogs, be very specific to test if they know about the dog and care about the dog - not just selling it to make a profit.

You are not legally to take a dog home from a breeder before it reaches 8 weeks of age. If they sell it to you, be wary!

Good luck finding your dream corgi. I found mine and I'm super happy. He's a real blessing. Corgis are very smart also. Milo is our dream corgi!

GOOD LUCK!

[Heza]

Thank you all very much for your kind and helpful replies!. The tips and personal experiences you all have given me will benefit me to no end. I appreciate it!.

Introducing my future pet will be a long, thought out, and time consuming process. I want to wait for the right time to bring a new pup into my family, and as exciting as the process may be, I have waited a very long time already -- roughly 6 years since I first discovered the breed. Waiting a little longer until the right breeder, or rescue, shows up won't be that much of a difference.

Considering I'm only 16 (almost 17) years of age, I also want to make sure I have the ability to be completely responcible for a future companion. Because I'm homeschooled, I have the upperhand when it comes to spending time and socializing -- no lengthy hours when I'm away from home. Beside the obvious, I also want to wait until I'm 100% sure and ready myself financially, as I really don't want to burden my parents with healthcare and the other necessities any dog will need.

For now I'm just mapping out future plans and jotting down breeders to contact if the time ever comes. Although I'd much prefer it the other way, there may not even be one. And as devastating as that may be, I want to ensure the best potential life for any animal I'd bring into my household, no matter how long or how much I have wanted one. If I can't, then I'm okay admiring them from afar with that thought in mind.

[corgimom]

Heza,

you sound like a wise person. I rememberJessica/ Fluffypants(Jackie) telling us that from the time she was a young girl, that she dreamed of having a Corgi, and I think it took some 20 years until she got one. So, don't give up your dream, when the time is right it can happen for you also.

[tandemgal]

Heza,

You may want to P.M. Corgiprincess here. She is about your age and just got her little Panda a month or so ago. She may be able to tell you her real life experiences with a corgi puppy that could help you when you have your own corgi puppy.