So the Hubby and I want to get a dog and would like to get a Corgi. We would like a puppy to come home with us after the holidays so are searching now for a breeder . Neither of us wants to show a dog but we might do some agility so really want a breeder that breeds for soundness and a good temperament. I am also interested in a breeder that would leave a tail on a puppy for me. Does anyone have ant recommendations for a breeder in Southern California?
unfortunately, since their tails are docked at around two days of age at a point when it is too soon to know which ones will be show dogs (conformation ring), you’re unlikely to find a breeder who will leave the tail on.
This http://www.goldengatecorgis.org/members/members.htm will give you a starting point.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Southern California, Inc.
http://www.pwccsc.org/
Corresponding Secretary:
Gwen Platt
860 Leah Lane
Escondido, CA 92029-6701
760-480-8348
agree with Marshfield about the tail…
Also, if you want a puppy around Christmas, those dogs are already born or very close to being born, which makes it tough for a couple reasons: good breeders will have already sold the litter, and puppies on the ground will have already been docked.
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So the Hubby and I want to get a dog and would like to get a Corgi. … I am also interested in a breeder that would leave a tail on a puppy for me. Does anyone have ant recommendations for a breeder in Southern California?[/QUOTE]
Don’t know any breeders on your side of the country, but if you want a Corgi with a tail, are you considering Cardis?
http://www.cwccsc.org/index.html is the website for the Cardi Club of So. Cal if you’re interested…
Thanks all,
I contacted the SoCal association but the list of referrals they sent me was short. I am sending out e-mails from that list though. We were thinking on getting a dog after the holidays (Sorry if that was not clear) so really we are looking for a breeder that will have litters being born in November. I am willing to wait longer to get what I want.
bdj, I did look a bit at Cardigans but ruled them out mainly because they are so hard to find. Also I do not like their personalities as much. I will continue hunting though.
For comparison, I got on a waiting list in June of this year for a February-ish puppy in 2012–and that’s with a breeder who knows me 
Just a heads up that you might be hard pressed to find a reputable breeder with puppies available so soon.
Coventry Corgis. Bill Shelton has been in the breed 10+ years and has had not only great success in the conformation ring, his dogs are happy and healthy. Not sure about upcoming litters though.
They have a FB page, or his e-mail is available through the judge’s directory on the AKC site.
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bdj, I did look a bit at Cardigans but ruled them out mainly because they are so hard to find. Also I do not like their personalities as much. I will continue hunting though.[/QUOTE]
Just curious, what about the Cardigan personality did you not like vrs. the Pem personality?
You may or may not be able to find the best puppy for your family near you.
I would recommend broadening your search to other states, it is easy enough to ship puppies, or you can make a vacation out of it and go to the breeder to pick your puppy up.
I live in Dallas and my dogs came from Missouri, Canada and Virginia!
I went where the dog/pup was that had the personality and temperament that best suited me.
Here are some excellent breeders you might want to contact, you can also ask them for referrals to breeders in California.
http://www.brookehavencorgis.com/
http://www.faerieglencorgi.com/index.html
http://www.rockylranch.com/home.html
When contacting breeders here are some things to look for:
There Are Health Concerns in the Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke is well known as a sturdy, healthy breed of dog with few inherited problems. All breeding stock should have the following health clearances:
*Hips that have been certified free of hip dysplasia by either OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or the PennHip method.
*Eyes should have been examined by a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist and registered with CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation).
*DNA tested for von Willebrand’s Disease (a bleeding disorder) or proven clear by clear parentage.
Pembroke Corgis also end up in rescue quite frequently, have you checked www.petfinder.com to see what Pems are available in your area? You can search by zip code.
The Pembroke Clubs in your area will also have dogs looking for homes.
Thanks for the links and referrals!
The few cardigans I met had a much more serious personality. The breed is less common though so I freely admit that I am basing this on a small sample size. I do like the goofy, pushy personality of the Pembrokes I have met. I looked at what was available on petfinder and most of what is available were crosses or in one case; not cat friendly.
I admit to being a bit torn as to whether to just adopt a shelter dog vs. buying a puppy. Both cats were adopted. But I really want a Corgi puppy to bring up and train properly.
This is by no means an “I think you should not look at breeders, but go with rescues” post, but I did receive this notification on facebook a couple of days ago.https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150381489978686&set=a.10150172611313686.316906.532303685&type=3&theater
They’re adorable, and have such a sad story.
I hope the link works, I’m not very good at this facebook stuff.
Thanks Louise,
I did see those two. They want (and should want) for the two to find a home as a pair. We are looking for a single dog.
I can sing the praises of Brookehaven. That’s the home of the male I’m breeding to later this week.
In addition to the health testing mentioned, you also want to know the DM or degenerative myelopathy testing results on the parents.
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of Southern California has a rescue/adoption program. This is where I got my male corgi. I got my female corgi off the Coth giveaways. Both are great dogs.
