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Corgi puppies make an excellent pet, especially for kids. The Corgi\’s natural instinct to guard and herd will keep them safe, while their kind and gentle disposition makes them a great friend. The first choice you need to make is whether to choose a Pembroke or Cardigan Corgi. Both have the same gentle and loyal character, and whichever one you choose you will have a loyal dog.
Researching a good, responsible breeder is the first thing you should do. Make sure to visit the kennel you plan on purchasing your Corgi puppy from to insure it is clean. Play with the puppies for a while and see if they are well socialized and well taken care of. The adult dogs should also have a good temperament, and are a great gauge as to what the puppies will turn out like. Ask the breeder any questions you have, if it is a good breeder he should be able to answer your questions, and offer a guarantee on the puppies.
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.
When the time comes to choose a puppy, make sure you check Justin Gordon\’s excellent free guide to owning Corgi puppies, and training Corgi puppies
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