Puppy Prices
Okay...I am somewhat new to the Corgi world. My husband and I bought our little female pem. 2 years ago. We may have been a little naive about what to look for in a breeder. We ended up paying $500 for her, which we thought was an extremely fair price for a female. Now we are in the market for a little boy. We were just quoted $900! Now I understand that each breeder charges differently due to the parents' lines etc... We just want another energetic, fun, furry, short family member, not a show dog. But isn't $900 a bit much? Please let us know if we are crazy thinking that $500-$600 is a "normal" price for a male pem. Thanks for the help!
ADDITION TO THE DISCUSSION ABOVE
We took our dogs to a boarding kennel last weekend while we went to Tahoe. The kennel also happens to be a Corgi rescue. We asked if they had any Corgis. They said they had a little girl for 3 months (tri color). We were able to see her before we left. We had the whole weekend to think about bringing her home. How could we resist! Her name is Carly. She is our newest family member. She and Epi are two peas is a pod! We are sooo lucky we found her. Please take look at our beautiful girls! Thanks for all of your suggestions and comments. The world works in mysterious ways!
ADDITION TO THE DISCUSSION ABOVE
We took our dogs to a boarding kennel last weekend while we went to Tahoe. The kennel also happens to be a Corgi rescue. We asked if they had any Corgis. They said they had a little girl for 3 months (tri color). We were able to see her before we left. We had the whole weekend to think about bringing her home. How could we resist! Her name is Carly. She is our newest family member. She and Epi are two peas is a pod! We are sooo lucky we found her. Please take look at our beautiful girls! Thanks for all of your suggestions and comments. The world works in mysterious ways!
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Permalink Reply by Sylvia & Timmy on
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In my area, $800-$1000 is about what you will pay for a companion pet from a reputable breeder. Show quality, will go slightly higher. Male and female, the same. Pup's parents have had all the appropriate health clearances on eyes (CERF), hips (OFA), and Von Willebrand's disease. In the future I would look for DM testing as well. Parents are on site and puppies are raised in an enriching evironment, well socialized and handled daily. AKC registeration papers available upon completion of terms of the signed contract.
I feel that $900 is about right. Most reputable breeders, don't make money. The testing done on the parents, potential loss of the bitch and/or puppies, medical costs, and additional food. Remember this person assumes responsibility for that puppy for it's entire life. If at any time, for whatever reason you can't keep, have to give up, or whatever they will take the puppy back.
You might be able to puppies in that price range, but I'm sure the health screening and testing as well as the enriched environment would'nt be there. IMO Doesn't mean you can't have a great puppy, just the chances for problems, either behaviorial or medical, increase with less responsible breeders and often buyers have little or no recourse.
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Permalink Reply by Epinephrine "Epi" and Carly too! on
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Thanks for the info. I wish that we would have done more research on this subject prior to buying. We do love our little girl but she has inherited some not -so -great problems. Skin conditions and a joint problem (that can be fixed if needed). I will let my husband know that we will need to be more cautious this time. We will also budget for higher pricing. It is all soooooo worth it in the long run! This is the best breed the world has to offer!!!!
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You bet!!! I couldn't agree with you more in regards to being the best breed. Check with some of the breeders listed on the PWCCA club for your area. Also, visit some of the local shows and see the parents of your next pup in action. This is how many people get to know how much these special people care about the breed.
For someone unfamiliar with dealing with a reputable breeder, they might be put off, thinking "this is like an inquisition" with all the questions you get asked about your family life, where you live, activities you plan on doing with your corgi. It can really be an eye opener. I know it was for me, the first time I dealt with a very reputable GSD breeder many years ago. I felt I was being interviewed for a job, not trying to buy a puppy!!! LOL
Good luck in your search for the next "bunny butt", and really get to know where your pup comes from. When you meet the pups parents (or could be just the mom) that temperment, size, and personality, will likely be what your pup will turn out to be.
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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on
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we just paid 1100 for our Harry. but he had all the health tests Sylvia mentioned below, along with his first two round of puppy shots, a crate, leash, collar, and then we will get back $100 when we get him fixed.
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Permalink Reply by Charlie on
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I do think that budgeting the extra money upfront to purchase from a reputable breeder is well worth it in the long run. In my area, "pet-quality" puppies from show breeders start at $800.00. The "horse-ranch" puppies, which do not have the champion background and usually not the health testing, are around $600.00. Over the last year I've have my Corgi, I have noticed a correlation between the people who have bought the "cheaper" dog from a backyard breeder, end up paying more than the price difference to the veterinarian for medical bills, or to a behaviorist for poor temperament.
As Sylvia mentioned, calling several breeders off the PWCCA breeder referral list is a great way to get information about the breed and about different breeder's dogs. Even with the reputable breeders, you may find some breed primarily for looks and less for temperament, and most who will be breeding for correct form and good temperament. Speaking with several breeders will help you sort out "who's who".
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thank you all, still searching for my new little buddy, already have a name picked out. "Lido" Short (lol punny) for lidocaine, another cardiotonic medication. cant wait to find him. got a couple of litters found but many are far away and we would really like to see the pup, and handle him before we buy.
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Permalink Reply by Nikon on
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I got my little boy for $550 from a breeder. We live in Southern California, so there aren't many breeders because most of them are up north. hahaha
I went to a few reliable pet stores in my area and they all sold them at around $1,000 and up. I thought that those prices were to overpriced. When I found the breeder that I bought Nikon from selling them for $550 for males and $650 for females, i thought it was a deal. I went over to see them a few times to see the dogs and how they interacted with each other. I found them to be very good breeders and had great corgis.
After that i decided to buy my corgi from them and i am very happy with my decision. I think anything $700 and up is quite expensive and would probably look elsewhere. But from what I heard some people sell them at that price because they are show quality and have had many tests done to them to make sure they are free from many of the diseases and things that plague corgis.
good luck on your search! =D
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Permalink Reply by Cindi on
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In south Alabama, you can find pups for $350 from backyard breeders and puppy mills. But don't expect a good quality pup. They generally have breed faults such as being "racey" or have health concerns. Our local puppy store (geez, I hate them!) sells the "leftovers" from litters for over $1000. They make a killing on sick dogs.
To find a good quality corgi, you have to go outside of south Alabama. I hear there's a good breeder near Birmingham. Costs range from $750-1000. Regretfully, folks don't do their research prior to purchase and get corgis from breeders who don't care about the breed. They only care about the almighty dollar. And just like selling cars, they make their money by selling volume, not quality.
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There are some corgis that come out looking like a corgi but are very small and don't have the full fur of a regular corgi. They're kind of long and their snouts are longer. You know they're a corgi, but not quite sure... There's a pic of Maddie on my page. Look at pic #9. Believe it or not, she's full grown in that pic.
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Are you interested in a Pembroke or a Cardigan? I know that the local (Arcata, Humboldt County)Cardigan Breeder in my area still has a couple of pups available, check out his site www.aldergate.com and look in the photos section under available pups 2008. You could get a few cool days, away from the smoke too!
He has wonderful well socialized dogs and shows them quite successfully. He's always breeding for the perfect "Blue" dog, but has others as well, since you need a brindle or red to breed with the blue merle. Abby the new pup for Fuzzypants just came from him.
There are several breeders in the Central Valley area according to the GGPWC site. Perhaps make a trip to go see the show in August, in Dixon and you would probably meet lots of breeders and find out about upcoming litters, either pembroke or cardi.
Just my two cents and opinion, I trust a breeder to pick a pup for me. By the time I've talked to a breeder (at least twenty times LOL) they know what my lifestyle, home, other animals, family, etc are. They know which pups are more mellow, which are adventurous, bullies, shy, quiet, etc. I trust their judgement more than mine. I'm the one who would pick a pup cause it's a certain sex, color, smallest, biggest etc., instead of focusing on the temperment and soundness of the dog. So what I'm trying to say is, I've never felt it necessary to visit the pups two or three times. It's nice if you can do it once, when there might be a decision between two or so, but otherwise I've left it to a breeder and never been disappointed. (I'm not talking about a BYB or an online front for a puppymill breeder, this has been with reputable respected breeders). They understand that not everyone can drive up or fly out to see pups. Often among breeders themselves, they will share pics and then ship a particular dog, based on the pics and the breeder's word regarding the dog.
I wish you success in finding another corgi for your family. It's not easy, but immensely satisfying and eventually pure pleasure.
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Thanks for catching my mistake. Debbie
The black and white with tan points (I called that red in error). I actually used to think that cardigans came in a tri-color, until it was pointed out that they are in fact black and white with tan points.
Sorry if I caused any confusion and so glad that knowledgeable breeders are here on the site to correct errors. Again thanks
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Permalink Reply by Bonny on
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I found a very good breeder in SD who seems to have nice dogs and sells puppies at lower prices. I, too, was surprised by east coast prices, but when we moved back to the midwest and were able to get another puppy, I began looking. I wanted a quality pet. I was happy to find Adam's Welsh Corgis (in a remote little SD town!) and I went to see the available litter and the parents. I was really happy with what I found....very nice, agreeable dogs, a sire with show points, and a breeder who has one-two litters per year. I must admit, I'm not sure what tests are done on the parents prior to breeding, but I know this breeder is hoping to breed show quality dogs. Our male cost us $325, and he shows as much quality as much more expensive puppies. However, I know this is not common, and feel that I was lucky to find this puppy. If you are looking for a very nice, attractive, healthy pet that doesn't cost a thousand dollars, you might want to check out this breeder. Good luck!
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