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

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.

The puppy that you ultimately do choose should be healthy looking and happy. The puppy should have no runny nose or eyes, have clean ears, skin and fur. Corgi puppies are great for hanging out with you while you relax, but they also like to be active. Taking your puppy out side to play ball or Frisbee for at least 20 minutes a day will make him a happy dog.

One of the most readily available reasons to take care and research the breeder you buy from is disease. Corgis are known for hip dysplasia and other joint problems. It is vet recommended to have your Corgi x rayed to check for these problems. Hip dysplasia is not the only problem to be on the lookout for, progressive retinal atrophy, spinal disc problems, autoimmune diseases, and cataracts can crop up. Always have your Corgi checked by a vet on a regular basis to get on top of these problems as the come up, if they do.

Corgis love to eat, and weight can be an issue. Make sure to research your puppies food before feeding it to him to help prevent overfeeding. Overweight Corgis are more at risk for joint problems.

Before you choose your puppy, make sure you check Justin Gordon’s excellent free guide to owning Corgi puppies, and training Corgi puppies

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