newbie here

[kgaw]

That's a relief hehe. Yes the breeder said that if I have any problems with her, I may contact him before the vet. So that he may recommend something to me if it is not that serious.

I'm so excited now! I can't wait for next wk

[Michael Romanos]

Worm tablets take a little while to "kick in." It is a wonderful coincidence, the breeder was worming the pup on the day you arrived. Up to 70 percent of all pups are affected by worms and treatment for worms can begin at four weeks of age.

[kgaw]

Originally Posted by Michael Romanos

Worm tablets take a little while to "kick in." It is a wonderful coincidence, the breeder was worming the pup on the day you arrived. Up to 70 percent of all pups are affected by worms and treatment for worms can begin at four weeks of age.

hmm is the coincidence a bad thing ? As long as the pup was dewormed it is ok right ? It is not that bad for the puppy to be dewormed at 3 months of age ?

[glencorgi]

Katz,

Was this the first de-worming? Or was it maybe a follow-up? Breeders normally have a schedule that they do things, so you may wish to ask about that. Vaccination schedules are one things that have changed quite a bit over the last ten years for example. You should get a complete record of vaccinations and de-wormings in the paperwork that comes with the puppy for your records as well as to take to your vet.

Debbie

[kgaw]

Actually I have no idea. They just mentioned that the puppy was just dewormed that time because it farted on my hand hehe I would definitely check on that the next time I go there.

But if in case this is the first time that the breeder dewormed the puppy, is it a bad sign? Will the worms inside the pup create um a disease or something?

[glencorgi]

I don't feel that it is necessarily a bad sign. Was her coat soft or dry and brittle? If the latter, then the internal parasites could be taking away the nutrition from her food. Given that her ears are up though, that I take as a good healthy sign.

Internal parasite/worms can cause severe health problems, even death if left untreated. But please keep in perspective that dogs can become infected with worms at any time in their lives. One flea and you can have tapeworms. Other worms can be picked up by walking on soil where worms have been shed. A walk in the park, attending a dog show, even a vet visit and they can pick them up. That is why a fecal exam is a part of routine physicals.

Debbie

[kgaw]

Oh dear. I hope it is nothing serious. Maybe I should check again the puppy and see if she has become a little chubby. Also, to check the records of vaccinations and dewormings made. The breeder will be back by Sat. I will check on her again around that time.

[Michael Romanos]

Yes it could be a bad sign. A Corgi pup could be full of worms or worms that have grown enormously by the time he or she is 14-15 weeks old and a single treatment by then may not be a complete cure or a fix for any damage done. Some outward signs of worm infestation are weight loss, thinness, dull coat, dull eyes, weakness, lethargic, bad breath, diahrea.
Apart from anything else, a breeder who sells his/her pups for a good price should be covered many times over by the cost of giving the pups from the litter proper care and attention. So it is your right and duty to ensure everything that should have been taken care of by the breeder, has been. Even if this means pestering the breeder for details such as what Debbie has suggested. This Corgi is going to turn your life upside down, so don't make the final move until you are completely satisfied.

[kgaw]

I will check on with the breeder when he comes back. I was planning on getting the corgi right away but I might not get her yet if she's still thin. Thanks Debbie and Mike for your suggestions. I will make sure that she is healthy before I get her.

[Leann Schultz]

[If you have not owned a dog before I suggest you really check on getting a corgi. They are very intelligent dogs and if you do not know how to handle them they may be the boss of you. I have 2 of them and they are the best dogs you could every have. ]

Hello Im Katz and Im from the Philippines. I still don't have a Corgi but I really want to have one.

I saw a cute pem corgi in one of our local petshop but I read somewhere that it is not nice if you dont buy it in a breeder. Ive been trying to find a breeder but it seems that it is not a common dog here. Help please. Is it ok if I just buy it in a petshop. I talked to the owner and they said that they had it imported from a breeder.

Also, this is my first time to really own a dog. We have dogs at home but it belongs to my aunt. Is a corgi ok for a newbie? [/quote]

[kgaw]

Hello guys! Finally I got to get the Corgi. Here's her picture





Since I'm at work everyday, I just let her stay at a cage? Is that ok? or will it make her more aggressive? My brothers and sister sometimes takes her away from the cage to play with her. And after work I take her to my room and let her sleep there

Also what is the ideal weight for a 4 month old puppy? Can you guys give me a good diet for her? The breeder said to feed her only twice a day. And he recommends 1 cup of lamb and rice. Is that ok?

I also have problem with her being soo nippy. And she doesn't listen to me How do I exactly train a corgi? I tried giving her a firm "No!" but she just barks at me or tries to nip me.

Hope you guys could help me start

[Michael Romanos]

Well you got your Corgi. But I don't know that I am all that pleased. Between the breeder and you there are problems but I suppose they are not unsurmountable.
First off, a puppy in a cage all day. Oh no. Ideally, puppies should be able to rely on a human being close by and attending to their needs for most of the day. If you can't do it then organise a roster with your family/ friends/neighbours.
Secondly, an eight week old to six month puppy should be getting four meals a day - that's a dog breakfast ( cereal-milk) and a full meal divided into three portions through the day. Beef is better than lamb at that age - make sure it is minced or cut into very small pieces. Add a calcuim supplement suitable for puppies. Add some fresh veges - either raw or lightly boiled - and cut them into little pieces. Onions are a killer. Small pieces of fruit are good as well - but not raisins or grapes. If you're going to include rice make sure it is not dailyand is salt free and is boiled and not fried. Brown or wholemeal rice is best.
Thirdly, very young puppies want to grab your hands and play, play, play. And they are usually at a destructive stage and a teething stage and if they bite a little such as per a kind of nip, I wouldn't worry too much because if they were really of poor temperament, they could put holes ithrough your skin. Just gently push her away a little and say no quite firmly and reward her if she co-operates with praises and gentle stroking and even little treats. Get her dog/puppy toys to occupy herself with and to exercise her mouth with. Givve her an old slipper you don't need anymore and make sure she knows thats hers and not to get involved with other footwear etc.
She will shout (bark) at you if she feels frustrated and uncomprehending.
From the pictures, she does look underfed and her feet look a little splayed- ie the toes are not tightly together.

[kgaw]

yes I felt that she becomes soo hyper at night because I locked her up at a cage all day. Im still doing some changes on our terrace so that she could stay there while I'm away. She likes to go up to the rooftop and I was afraid that she might fall because there's no railings, that's why I cant turn her loose yet. I also talked to some people at home to watch over her.

hmm... is she really underfed? I also thought of it when I first saw her. But the breeder said that it is just right and I don't want an overfed puppy. The breeder said the lamb is good for her coat. Hmm.. but seeing her, I guess I do need to feed her more. For the beef, which is better? raw or boiled? And when you said 1 full meal divided into 3 portions, how big is a 1 full meal for a puppy? Can you suggest the right servings of food?

With her feet splayed, is this the cause of being underfed?

She really likes slippers. She likes to grab my slippers and my sisters'. I gave her a rawhide bone and she would play on it for a while but then would get tired of it. I also gave her a ball but she doesn't want to play with it. Its the slippers that she wants haha time to find spare slippers.

[Michael Romanos]

You are a worry and a challenge.

Don't trust a puppy or any dog on a unprotected dangerous place such as a roof top until safety measures are in place. Pups are too quick and Pems are inclined to act first, talk later.

Right serving of food for a Pem pup? This or the equivallent to make up three portions of a full meal: three heaped tablespoons of raw meat; three heaped tablespoons of top quality canned "wet" meaty food, or raw veges/fresh fruit; a good handful of premium puppy kibble. Don't forget the breakfast cereal in the morning.

Splayed feet has nothing to do with food. If she was going to be a show dog, then you would have to try and tie each foot but I don't expect that will be necessary.

She won't play with a ball at this age unless you make a big fuss of ball play and take the lead. She'd rather have something to chase that she can get her teeth into and wrestle with.

Buy a cheap pair of slippers if you need to or the equivallent toy from a pet shop or you local vet clinic.

Now we know why your pup gets so excited and is in a nipping mood - so long without the proper type of company she needs. That's where a roster system for her is important. Two friends of mine both recently acquired pups - a Bichon Frise and a Rough Coated Collie - and both they and their respective partners work a full day. But they operated a system of going home for an hour-long lunch, back home at 3pm for an hour, and getting up earlier in the morning for one or the other of each couple.

[Michael Romanos]

You are a worry and a challenge.

Don't trust a puppy or any dog on a unprotected dangerous place such as a roof top until safety measures are in place. Pups are too quick and Pems are inclined to act first, talk later.

Right serving of food for a Pem pup? This or the equivallent to make up three portions of a full meal: three heaped tablespoons of raw meat; three heaped tablespoons of top quality canned "wet" meaty food, or raw veges/fresh fruit; a good handful of premium puppy kibble. Don't forget the breakfast cereal in the morning and the calcuim supplement.

Splayed feet has nothing to do with food. If she was going to be a show dog, then you would have to try and tie each foot but I don't expect that will be necessary.

She won't play with a ball at this age unless you make a big fuss of ball play and take the lead. She'd rather have something to chase that she can get her teeth into and wrestle with.

Buy a cheap pair of slippers if you need to or the equivallent toy from a pet shop or you local vet clinic.

Now we know why your pup gets so excited and is in a nipping mood - so long without the proper type of company she needs. That's where a roster system for her is important. Two friends of mine both recently acquired pups - a Bichon Frise and a Rough Coated Collie - and both they and their respective partners work a full day. But they operated a system of going home for an hour-long lunch, back home at 3pm for an hour, and getting up earlier in the morning for one or the other of each couple.