Red Flags of a Backyard Breeder / Puppy Mill Disclaimer: This list is specific to Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Breeding standards and practices tend to vary from breed to breed. Requires non-refundable deposits to be placed on a wait list  Purposefully breeds for fluffies (and often charges more for them) – Fluffy coat is considered a “fault” and naturally does occur in some lines, but breeders who are intentionally breeding for these coats do so only for money. Purposefully breeds for "unique" colors like merle coat – The merle gene does not exist in Pembrokes, so the only way for ..read more

Corgis are not very high maintenance when it comes to grooming, and it's easy to do it yourself at home with the right tools. I've tried all sorts of tools and products over the last 7 years and these are my absolute favorites.   Disclosure: some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Chris Christensen 27mm Oval Pin Brush I originally bought this brush after seeing many corgi breeders/handlers use it at dog shows. It gets all the loose hairs ..read more

Deciphering the marketing lingo of backyard breeders If you're looking for a Pembroke Welsh Corgi puppy, don't get scammed by these common marketing phrases used by backyard breeders and puppy mills.  1. "AKC Corgis" / "AKC registered" Did you know that even puppy mills can register their dogs with AKC? AKC registration is NOT a guarantee of health or quality – in fact, sometimes it's not even a guarantee that your dog is purebred, as backyard breeders can submit false information. AKC is literally just an online registry that you can be a part of as long as you fill out some paperw ..read more

Puppies are hard to resist – especially corgi puppies, amirite?! But before you venture into the life of dog ownership, it’s important to consider the costs and make sure you're prepared for them.  Most new dog owners are probably aware of standard vet costs like vaccinations, annual checkups, teeth cleaning, and neutering/spaying. But what they don’t always realize is that they also need to plan for the unexpected medical costs. After all, dogs are living beings that can get sick or suffer from injuries. Being a dwarf breed, corgis are especially prone to orthopedic issues.  A coup ..read more