01/17/2025
Lately we've had people mention more than usual that they "don't need papers" or "just want a pet" so thought I'd take a minute to explain why "just a pet" still needs to be a quality, well bred dog.
First, health. We have been breeding for 24 years now and put health as priority. We don't breed dogs with skin issues, allergies, sensitive stomachs, luxating patellas, etc, etc. We also DNA test our dogs to be sure puppies we produce are not at risk of developing DM (you've probably seen corgis in doggie wheelchairs... back issues should not be an issue in this breed! Totally preventable with good breeding!), VWD (blood clotting disorder), EIC (collapse during exercise), or PRA-PRCD3 (eye disease that causes blindness). Lots of breeders know their dogs have these issues and breed them anyway, sadly. The heartbreak and expense is then passed on to you.
Second, temperament. Corgis were bred to be herding dogs and as such can be very tough and strong willed. Many times we've heard negative comments about the breed from those that have had bad experiences. We have selected, for over 20 years, dogs that make good companions, are eager to please, easy to house train, no separation anxiety. Our dogs make wonderful additions to the average family home.
Third, aesthetics. Yes, we love beautiful dogs. There is a breed standard for a reason. All puppies are cute, but not all grow up to look like a quality example of the breed. You will see poorly bred Corgis that are over or under sized, longer than usual legs, very light bones, ears that don't stand up, etc. To many, this doesn't matter, but to some, it does. As breeders, we strive to conform to the breed standard.
Last, commitment. We are here for you for the life of the dog. Any time, with any question. We will also take back dogs bred by us at any point in their lives, so they never end up in a shelter or bad situation. We give a written two year health guarantee and we honor it.
I'm sure you can find cheaper puppies, but if the things above matter to you, I'd encourage you to give them consideration when shopping for a breeder, and not let price be your only deciding factor. Unfortunately, with the popularity of the breed, came lots of breeders looking only to make a quick buck and many do so by producing puppies as cheaply as possible, undercutting the responsible breeders, and caring only about the sale of the litter as quickly as possible and nothing else. There is a difference. We have been breeding a long time and hope to continue for many more years. Many of our puppies go to repeat buyers. We are proud of the puppies we produce and the families they bring joy.
