Getting a corgi puppy for the first time

I posted this in the wrong section so I'm posting this again. I would like to know your opinions on what ill need and what kinds of toys and chews are safe. if you prefer wire or plastic crate and why. This will be my first puppy on my own so any information is appreciated.

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Permalink Reply by Ashlie on April 6, 2014 at 12:36am

She says she only breeds registered dogs but she hasn't been registering the litters these days unless she plans on keeping one for her breeding program

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on April 6, 2014 at 8:11am

My thought...if she can show you the parents AKC registration and they are nice dogs...the registration paper is only a paper. I'm not sure but you might be able to register it a CKC??? You have to do what you feel comfortable with...my rescues(Teddy and Wiley) don't have papers but that makes no difference to me:)

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Permalink Reply by Vicky Hay on April 6, 2014 at 9:24am

Can't one contact the kennel club to ascertain whether the dogs are registered?

One wonders how much meaning this formality has: http://investigations.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/05/01/18001915-akc-reg...

I'd want to see where the dogs are housed, how the puppies are cared for, and whether they're kept in the human house until the buyers come to pick them up. How the animals are treated, their health, and their temperaments are the important things, if this is to be a pet and not a show dog.

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Permalink Reply by Ashlie on April 14, 2014 at 5:59pm

well it's official I have put down my non refundable deposit for a female red/white or a male of any color. my breeder says she buys eagle pack puppy food and I have never heard of it and was wondering if any of you have? I'm thinking once adult to switch to blue buffalo or something.

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Permalink Reply by Jessica DB on April 14, 2014 at 6:02pm

I've never heard of Eagle Pack. I've been feeding Lucy Solid Gold, and going to try Innova (her breeder recommended both). I think more importantly, feed your corgi adult food or large breed puppy food. These types of foods allow your corgi to grow more slowly, which is better for their long backs and joints.

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Permalink Reply by Ashlie on April 14, 2014 at 6:08pm

have you heard of orijen dog food?

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Permalink Reply by Jessica DB on April 14, 2014 at 6:10pm

I have, and I remember people saying good things about it. Here is a website where you can see reviews of dog food by brand and formula: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/brand/