5 Tips on How to Identify Reputable and Responsible Pembroke Welsh Corgi Breeders

Updated on December 13, 2019

So you’ve weighed the pros and cons of dog ownership and decided there is no better time for you to bring a purebred corgi into your household than now? Well, congratulations! You are only one step away from being a corgi parent. 

Now the only thing standing between you and that pleasure is finding the perfect Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeders.  Sure, there are plenty of them around, but the last thing you want is to get your new best friend from a breeder who is in it only for the money. You’ll not only end up getting a dog who is not a perfect fit for you but also one with a ton of genetic problems. Therefore, before a Corgi puppy wiggles his/her way into your heart, ensure that the breeder has a good reputation.

1. Ask for Proof of Registration and Pedigree Information 

Reputable and responsible Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeders will often have all the required registration documents and pedigree information. Bad breeders, on the other hand, are usually in it to make a sale and are highly unlikely to have such records. Therefore, while you may not need such information if you don’t plan on breeding or participating in dog shows, ask for it anyway. 

2. Request for the Corgi’s Medical History and a Health Guarantee

Even the most well-bred puppy will develop a few health problems in the future. It is completely normal and something you should expect as a pet parent. However, some health problems are preventable through early immunization. 

Good breeders already know this and will have all their puppies immunized long before clients show up. Therefore, they will willingly provide the medical history of the puppy. 

3. Request to See the Mom

 The mom gives you an idea of what your Corgi will look like and its temperament once it’s fully grown. If the mom looks all scared or is aggressive, you may want to change the puppy as some traits are inherited. However, note that some dogs look scared because of the breeder’s treatment. So the mama dog’s condition should also tell you whether the breeder is the right choice or not.  

4. Tour the Breeding Facility

An excellent breeding facility is clean, has enough food and water, warm and comfy sleeping areas, as well as a modest number of dogs. A bad breeding facility, on the other hand, has dozens of dogs, looks filthy, and the sleeping areas are usually full of feces and urine.  

Therefore, ensure you check out the breeding facility. Reputable Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeders are usually ready to give you a tour whenever needed. If they decline, it’s for a good reason. For instance, when the puppies are too young, you may not be allowed into the facility. 

5. Expect to Be Questioned 

A puppy is just like a child. Once you get one, you are in it for the long-run. Reputable Pembroke Welsh Corgi breeders know this and will not just hand you a puppy and watch you go. They want every member of their litter to go to a forever loving home. Therefore, they will take the time to see if you are a good match for their puppies by questioning you. Based on your answers, they may deem you ideal or not. They may even decline your offer because, as mentioned, they are not in it for sales only. 

A good breeder serves as a bridge between you and your perfect furry best friend and as an invaluable expert who you can rely on throughout your Corgi’s lifetime. Therefore, only work with reputable breeders such as Quivira Corgis. They are passionate about all their puppies and will be willing to guide you and address all your concerns whenever the need arises.

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