A Corgi puppy is a great pet for young and old alike. They are gentle, caring, loyal, and have great herding and guarding instincts to keep you or your child safe. Their are two separate breeds of Corgi’s; the Cardigan Corgi and the Pembroke Corgi. Whichever one you choose you will get a great friend.
Researching a good, responsible breeder is the first thing you should do. Make sure to visit the kennel you plan on purchasing your Corgi puppy from to insure it is clean. Play with the puppies for a while and see if they are well socialized and well taken care of. The adult dogs should also have a good temperament, and are a great gauge as to what the puppies will turn out like. Ask the breeder any questions you have, if it is a good breeder he should be able to answer your questions, and offer a guarantee on the puppies.
You should look for a healthy looking puppy (no runny eyes/runny nose, clean ears and skin, etc.) that is active, and likes people. Although the corgi is happy to lie by the fire, or hang out by your feet as you read a book, it is an active breed and enjoys playing ball ,Frisbee, and tug-o-war, sometimes to the point of exhaustion.
Most vets recommend that Corgi’s have x rays taken every so often to look for signs of hip dysplasia and other malformations of the joints. There have been incidences of progressive retinal atrophy, a disease in the eyes that can cause blindness, also spinal disc problems, autoimmune diseases, and cataracts can crop up in small numbers of Corgis. These are all reasons to take great care when choosing a breeder, as they will screen the adults for these problems, lowering the chances your Corgi puppy will have them.
Corgis love to eat, and weight can be an issue. Make sure to research your puppies food before feeding it to him to help prevent overfeeding. Overweight Corgis are more at risk for joint problems.
When selecting a Corgi puppy, make sure you check Justin Gordon’s excellent free guide to owning Corgi puppies, and training Corgi puppies
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