Health Testing 101

Nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of your pet. Here are the basics to health testing and what to look for from a responsible breeder. 

Hip Evaluations 102 - Two Testing Options

There's more than one way to measure the health of a dog's hips. Here are two variations and how to understand the results. 

Degenerative Myelopathy

The good news: DM testing is a recent scientific breakthrough improving the lives of Corgis. The bad news: There are still breeders who don't test, or misinterpret the results. Here are the facts to know to better understand this condition and the essential health test to prevent it.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

When it comes to making puppies, dogs can be infected or pass on diseases when reproducing. Here are the most common conditions breeders work to prevent.

Health Testing & Deceptive Advertising

Irresponsible breeders will do anything to make a sale. Here are key terms and weasel words to look out for. 

Hip Evaluations Explained - Which is Better?

Intelligent people can disagree which hip evaluation method is best. Here are some things to know about the differences, and things to consider when asking breeders about hip scores.

Eye Health

Nothing is better than sharing a loving gaze with your BFF. A Cardigan's expression is described as alert and gentle, watchful, yet friendly. Here are the basics of the essential eye test for all dogs.

Hip Evaluations 101

Why does hip testing matters? Here are the basics, and one question you can use to eliminate bad breeders from your consideration. 

Hip Evaluations - Conclusions

In this finale of the Hip Health series, we summarize key points and the grey areas that exist when reviewing hip x-ray scores.

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD)

IVDD is the condition most commonly associated with Corgis. It can have a profound impact on a dog's life, but it's not inevitable or a death sentence. Here are the essential facts to know about this condition.