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Our Short & Sweet blog features articles written by experts on the Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Topics cover training, health, play, and more. If there is a subject you want to see covered, contact us!

6 days ago

Naming your Corgi

TL;DR Purebred dogs get a fancy name to go on their AKC paperwork. It acts like a first and last name, and can be as fun and unique as...

Dec 28, 2022

Set the Date - Puppy Countdown

TL;DR Patience is the best quality a family can bring to the puppy search process. Expect to wait 4-5 months from conception, or 8-12...

Dec 23, 2022

Pawliday Gift Ideas for your Corgi

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Lucky for you pup, you have an extra reason to spoil them. Here are some suggestions for some...

Dec 16, 2022

Health Testing for Degenerative Myelopathy

The next important health test to require from your future breeder is for Degenerative Myelopathy. DM is a disease affecting the spinal...

Dec 13, 2022

Hip Testing - Conclusion

It should be clear that hip testing is an essential part of determining which dogs should be bred, and how to improve the structure and...

Dec 9, 2022

Hip Testing 201 - The Best Test

OFA OR PENNHIP - WHICH IS BETTER? TL;DR There are pros and cons to both methods. It's more important that hip x-rays are performed and...

Dec 6, 2022

Hip Evaluation 101 - Testing Options Explained

I mentioned in my previous post that the options and results for hip testing are complicated. I want to lay out the basics for the...

Dec 1, 2022

Much Ado About Hips - Why Testing Matters

Although all health testing is important, ask for this test first, and it will be the easiest way to eliminate a breeder from your...

Mar 17, 2022

Sniffing Out Deceptive Advertising

Are you dreaming of a happy, healthy puppy to join your family? On your journey, you are bound to find countless scams, puppy mills, and...

Mar 14, 2022

Health Testing 101

So you’re here trying to do your homework on health testing. Give yourself a high five! You probably agree that health testing is...