We are members of the Canadian Kennel Club, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of American and Pembroke Welsh Corgi Association of Canada and follow the Code of Ethics of all three clubs. Barbara is in her 34rd year of breeding and showing corgis , Susan her 25th year and Juliana has been part of this all her life. Corgis are our only breed and our dogs live in our homes as part of our families. In addition to showing, we also do herding, tracking, obedience and agility with our dogs.
All breeding stock has been tested for or is clear by parentage for genetic defects such as hip dysplasia, eye abnormalities and von Willebrands disease (a hereditary bleeding disorder although not severe in the corgi breed). In selecting a suitable mates for our girls, we do not spare any expense in choosing the best possible sire for her puppies. In our search for the perfect match, we have bred to dogs from across North America, and don’t just look for something close to home.
We have a lifetime return policy. Puppies are registered with the Canadian Kennel Club with a non-breeding agreement and are expected to be spayed or neutered at the correct time as determined in consultation with your veterinarian. Prior to leaving our home, the puppies will be tattooed or microchipped for identification purposes, will have been examined by our veterinarian and will have received their first set of shots as well as having been wormed several times. Our puppies do not leave our premises before 8 weeks of age to ensure proper socialization to their own kind.
We temperament test all of our puppies at 7 weeks of age to help us match each puppy with the right family. It is therefore important for us to have as much information from you as possible. Details on your premises (do you live in an apartment or single home, do you have a fenced in yard, are there parks or walking areas in your neighbourhood), your family (are there children and what are their ages – having an infant and a puppy in the house might be somewhat challenging, since both require a great deal of time and care ), other pets currently in the family, your lifestyle, and your plans for and expectations of a puppy (for example: family pet, jogging partner, obedience or performance dog, etc).
Corgis are an active breed. They require a minimum 15 minute walk at least three times each day with play time in between; they are very trainable, and some formal training is recommended, since they have a wonderful sense of humour which they will use on you if they become bored. Given adequate exercise, discipline and companionship (they love and need to be with you, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing) they are very easy to live with and most are excellent travellers as well.
Grooming should be done at least once a week and more frequently when they are shedding. Corgis are double coated and generally do two big sheds a year (when they change coats for the season) but they also tend to lose a little hair all year round. Nails should be trimmed once a week. The biggest issue most people have with corgis is that they shed!
Corgis were bred to herd cattle and sheep, but they will herd anything (including the cat or squirrel across the street – traffic is not a consideration for them when they see something that needs to be herded!) For that reason, we generally prefer that they have a fenced yard in which to play. This is not an absolute requirement, however, they should not under any circumstances or at any age be left unattended or off-leash outside without an enclosure for their own protection.
Corgis are very loving and loyal to their people, and, typical of many herding breeds, they can be protective and territorial. They are generally good with children if the children are good with them. Corgis typically get along with other animals if they are raised with them.
We generally have a waiting list for both our companion puppies and show puppies and you may be required to wait some time before we have the right puppy for you. We do also have older dogs available on occasion. If you wish to go on the waiting list, we invite you come and visit one of us and our Corgi family so you can meet the dogs in person, and we can get a better feel for your situation and suitability.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.