Corgi Puppies As Your New Pet: Tips On Choosing The Perfect One

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.

Choosing a responsible breeder always comes before the choice of an individual puppy. Make sure that the kennels are clean, and the puppies are well-socialized. Also make sure that the adults are well- tempered and well-behaved. The adults are a great example of how the puppy may turn out. The breeder should be willing and able to answer questions, guarantee the puppy, and be willing to take the puppy back if it doesn’t work out.

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.

Corgis seem to have very few disease problems. There have been some incidences of progressive retinal atrophy, an eye disease that causes blindness, and hip dysplasia, spinal disc problems, autoimmune diseases, and cataracts can crop up. It is advised to have your Corgi x-rayed for hip dysplasia and other joint malformations, and eye examinations are recommended. There have been some temperament problems of late, manifesting as excessive barking and aggression, so care must be taken in selecting a breeder and a puppy.

Be sure to keep an eyes on your Corgis weight. They are very fond of food and can put on weight quickly and easily, increasing their risk of joint problems. Do a little research on their food before feeding it to them.

When selecting a Corgi puppy, make sure you check Justin Gordon’s excellent free guide to owning Corgi puppies, and training Corgi puppies