Frequently Asked Questions
We get lots of questions about our program and corgis in general. Take a scroll through to see if we can help you answer your question. If you can not find it here, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us through email ([email protected]) or Britton's cell phone (573) 473-0633. Thanks
Q. How do I send my deposit?
A. I prefer to take deposits via Venmo or Paypal. You can also send a deposit via check. Deposits are for $250 and go towards the purchase price of the pup.
Q. Is my deposit refundable or transferable to a future litter?
A. Deposits are non-refundable, but are transferable to a future litter. I understand that life happens and plans change should you need to postpone your puppy adoption.
Q. At what age are puppies ready to go to their new homes?
A. Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old before joining their new family.
Q. Do you have a wait list for puppies?
A. Yes. Typically, our puppies are reserved before our mommas are yet pregnant. It is always a good idea to start your search early and plan ahead when welcoming a puppy into your family. My deposit (or reservation) list operates by combining client preferences, puppy temperament, the order that deposits are received and matching perfect puppies with loving families. It is not a first come first served list. Families that are ready and committed to purchasing a puppy must send a deposit to be placed on this list. Families that are flexible with timing, gender and coat color preferences are always welcome to join my list for the next available puppy.
Q. Can we meet you and your dogs?
A. Unfortunately, I am not allowing visitors to our property. We take biosecurity and personal protection seriously and have found that it is in our best interest to not introduce any diseases such as parvovirus to our property. Parvo can wipeout and kill an entire litter and litters born after that. We also don't want anything to happen to our pups or us due to our location.
Q. How many litters do you have per year?
A. The number of litters born per year varies, depending on each individual momma, her specific heat cycles and necessary breaks.
Q. Do I get to pick my puppy?
A. I work closely with each individual family's gender, coat color and temperament preferences. I will work closely with you through pictures, messages and phone calls to determine the best puppy for you.
Q. Do you take payments for your puppies?
A. Yes, you are always welcome to make payments once your puppy has been born. Outside of the initial $250 deposit, I do not accept payments before the puppies are born and one has been reserved for you. Also, your puppy must be paid for in full by their pick up date. If choosing to pay on your pick up date, then you will need to pay in cash or venmo. No checks the day of pick up.
Q. You have a lot of dogs. How do you care for them all?
A. I do have a lot of dogs and it is so much fun! Our dogs our raised on our farm and are all accustom to different noises, livestock and poultry. Some of our dogs do come from working lines, while others are built towards the show ring or being family pets. We have about a 5 acre yard and lots of livestock pasture that they get to play on everyday.
Q. Can I keep my puppy's tail in tact?
A, Yes! I am fully supportive of keeping tails in tact. Families who want an in tact tail can let me know and I will give them more information on how to make that happen. Docking tails is for aesthetic and breed confirmation reasons only. Corgis are all born with tails unless they carry the natural bob-tail gene. Tails are docked when the puppies are between 4-7 days old.
Q. How does genetic testing work?
A. Corgis are a very healthy breed and there are 3 genetic diseases that I test for, DM (Degenerative Myleopathy) and vWD (VonWillebrands Disease) and EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse). Genetic testing can seem confusing but hopefully I can clear it up a bit. Every dog has 2 copies of both the DM, vWD, and EIC gene. As with all other forms of DNA testing, there are abnormal and normal copies of these genes. Normal is always dominant while abnormal is reccessive. So, if a dog has 2 copies of the normal gene they are considered "clear." These dogs cannot develop the disease or pass on the disease. If a dog has one normal copy and one abnormal copy they are a "carrier". They cannot get or develop the disease but could pass on the abnormal gene to their puppies (making their puppies "carriers" as well). If a dog has two copies of the abnormal gene then they are classified as "at risk" meaning they have a 3% chance of developing the disease and will pass on the abnormal gene. If you breed a "clear" dog to any dog, even an "at risk" dog, the puppies will never be at risk for developing any disease. Currently, in my program ALL of my males (except Baxter) are CLEAR, so none of my puppies can ever be at risk for developing these genetic diseases. Baxter is bred to only DM Clears females.
Q. What is the price range of your pups?
A. Pups are priced as follows
AKC and CKC standard color pups (Black tris, Reds and Sables): $1250
CKC Merle pups: $1500
AKC Bluie colored: $1750
Q: What is Limited vs Full Registration
A: Limited Registration is intended for dogs that will be pets. You can not register offspring from a dog with limited registration and they can not be shown in AKC breed-specific or sanctioned shows. We require our puppies that are sold with Limited Registration to be neutered or spayed by the age of 9 months as specified in our contract.
Full Registration is intended for dogs that will be bred or shown in AKC breed-specific or sanctioned shows.
Most of our puppies are sold with limited registration as pets. Please ask if you are interested in Full Registration.
A. I prefer to take deposits via Venmo or Paypal. You can also send a deposit via check. Deposits are for $250 and go towards the purchase price of the pup.
Q. Is my deposit refundable or transferable to a future litter?
A. Deposits are non-refundable, but are transferable to a future litter. I understand that life happens and plans change should you need to postpone your puppy adoption.
Q. At what age are puppies ready to go to their new homes?
A. Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old before joining their new family.
Q. Do you have a wait list for puppies?
A. Yes. Typically, our puppies are reserved before our mommas are yet pregnant. It is always a good idea to start your search early and plan ahead when welcoming a puppy into your family. My deposit (or reservation) list operates by combining client preferences, puppy temperament, the order that deposits are received and matching perfect puppies with loving families. It is not a first come first served list. Families that are ready and committed to purchasing a puppy must send a deposit to be placed on this list. Families that are flexible with timing, gender and coat color preferences are always welcome to join my list for the next available puppy.
Q. Can we meet you and your dogs?
A. Unfortunately, I am not allowing visitors to our property. We take biosecurity and personal protection seriously and have found that it is in our best interest to not introduce any diseases such as parvovirus to our property. Parvo can wipeout and kill an entire litter and litters born after that. We also don't want anything to happen to our pups or us due to our location.
Q. How many litters do you have per year?
A. The number of litters born per year varies, depending on each individual momma, her specific heat cycles and necessary breaks.
Q. Do I get to pick my puppy?
A. I work closely with each individual family's gender, coat color and temperament preferences. I will work closely with you through pictures, messages and phone calls to determine the best puppy for you.
Q. Do you take payments for your puppies?
A. Yes, you are always welcome to make payments once your puppy has been born. Outside of the initial $250 deposit, I do not accept payments before the puppies are born and one has been reserved for you. Also, your puppy must be paid for in full by their pick up date. If choosing to pay on your pick up date, then you will need to pay in cash or venmo. No checks the day of pick up.
Q. You have a lot of dogs. How do you care for them all?
A. I do have a lot of dogs and it is so much fun! Our dogs our raised on our farm and are all accustom to different noises, livestock and poultry. Some of our dogs do come from working lines, while others are built towards the show ring or being family pets. We have about a 5 acre yard and lots of livestock pasture that they get to play on everyday.
Q. Can I keep my puppy's tail in tact?
A, Yes! I am fully supportive of keeping tails in tact. Families who want an in tact tail can let me know and I will give them more information on how to make that happen. Docking tails is for aesthetic and breed confirmation reasons only. Corgis are all born with tails unless they carry the natural bob-tail gene. Tails are docked when the puppies are between 4-7 days old.
Q. How does genetic testing work?
A. Corgis are a very healthy breed and there are 3 genetic diseases that I test for, DM (Degenerative Myleopathy) and vWD (VonWillebrands Disease) and EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse). Genetic testing can seem confusing but hopefully I can clear it up a bit. Every dog has 2 copies of both the DM, vWD, and EIC gene. As with all other forms of DNA testing, there are abnormal and normal copies of these genes. Normal is always dominant while abnormal is reccessive. So, if a dog has 2 copies of the normal gene they are considered "clear." These dogs cannot develop the disease or pass on the disease. If a dog has one normal copy and one abnormal copy they are a "carrier". They cannot get or develop the disease but could pass on the abnormal gene to their puppies (making their puppies "carriers" as well). If a dog has two copies of the abnormal gene then they are classified as "at risk" meaning they have a 3% chance of developing the disease and will pass on the abnormal gene. If you breed a "clear" dog to any dog, even an "at risk" dog, the puppies will never be at risk for developing any disease. Currently, in my program ALL of my males (except Baxter) are CLEAR, so none of my puppies can ever be at risk for developing these genetic diseases. Baxter is bred to only DM Clears females.
Q. What is the price range of your pups?
A. Pups are priced as follows
AKC and CKC standard color pups (Black tris, Reds and Sables): $1250
CKC Merle pups: $1500
AKC Bluie colored: $1750
Q: What is Limited vs Full Registration
A: Limited Registration is intended for dogs that will be pets. You can not register offspring from a dog with limited registration and they can not be shown in AKC breed-specific or sanctioned shows. We require our puppies that are sold with Limited Registration to be neutered or spayed by the age of 9 months as specified in our contract.
Full Registration is intended for dogs that will be bred or shown in AKC breed-specific or sanctioned shows.
Most of our puppies are sold with limited registration as pets. Please ask if you are interested in Full Registration.