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

Choosing a Corgi puppy is hard to do, as they make loyal and caring companions. Whether you choose a Cardigan or a Pembroke Corgi, remember these tips. Corgi puppies are a good companion for a child. Their guarding and herding instincts help to keep the child safe, and their kind, gentle disposition makes them a great best 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.

Make sure that your choice in puppies looks healthy, is without runny nose or eyes, and has clean ears,skin, and coat. Corgi’s love to get out and be active. They are well known to play Frisbee, ball, fetch and tug-o-war, but they can also be quite content to sit at your feet while you read a book. Make sure to take them out at least half an hour everyday to get some exercise.

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.

A Corgis weight can be a problem. If you are not careful they can put on weight very fast. They love food and if they do overeat the risk of joint problems increases. Make sure to feed a balanced diet at routine times.

Make sure you check Justin Gordon’s excellent free guide to owning Corgi puppies, and training Corgi puppies