Chambers Creek Corgis

06/01/2023

Happy 12th Birthday to my sweet Abby Rose!

05/29/2023

Pet hair goes with everything!😂

05/19/2023

Happy Friday!

05/14/2023

Happy Mothers Day to all!

05/12/2023

Please sign this petition!

We need to be the voice of Peaches she was an 8 month old Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy we need to be the voice of ALL. Animals to show that NO ONE can get away with the killing of any animal

05/04/2023

May the 4th be with you, my friends!

04/21/2023

Borrowed from another breeder:

💥STOP SHAVING YOUR DOGS💥
Dogs release heat through their pads and nose. This means they dont sweat like we do and that is a BIG part why we can wear less clothes in the heat and shaving them does nothing but make matters worse, don't worry I will explain. Humans eperdemis (the shield that protects us from cuts, sunburn etc) is 10-15 layers thick as to a dogs is ONLY 3-5! What this means is, your dog cuts 3x more likley bleed. This is a reason your dogs coat is there to protect him/her from the environment. This goes with the sun too! If your dog is outside with a shaved body your dogs chances of sun burn and skin cancer rise drastically and not only that! Now your dogs skin is warm from direct sun light and the few pours in your dogs body are fighting hard to cool your pet internally which In turn makes your dogs insides work harder in extreme heat which is NOT healthy for your dog.

If it's going to protect your dog from water being submerged then how about snow? Of course! When winter comes you will notice your dogs hair become thicker and this is because the dogs internal messages are telling the body to grow hair to fight the cold which in turn allows your dog to not have to wear a coat like we do. Eventually, just like us it does get cold and it's time to bring them inside... sometimes against their will xD

Shaving a dogs coat wipes away all of the body's natural design to self regulate and the direct cold and heat. There is absolutly NO reason to shave your dog.

If you think about it... the direct sun will make the bodies internal messages shed hair. So the short shaved hair is now coming off in greater amounts then before... it does not help allergies (if you say it does your lying about being allergic cause theres no scientifical way)

I also want to add that corgis are not meant to be heavy dogs (and all breeds). You should see a waistline in them all. If you have an overweight dog your chances of the fat of the dog overheating itsf is a big factor in keeping your dog cool...

CORGIS and other breeds who are shaved also develop what's known as "coat shock" which simply means the guard hairs dont come back in right and your dog only had undercoat which matts up easy when not directed/protected by the guard hairs.

So, what DO you do in the summer to help Fido? Get a kiddy pool, keep your dogs dead hair off by running a velocity dryer over him/her or take to a groomer for a deshed treatment. Dead hair laying writhing the undercoat will increase heat. So any mats, or heavy shedding is something to get off. Also keep your pets weight slim and trim.

04/21/2023

This is awesome!!!

04/08/2023

03/09/2023

This is great advise! Please keep this in mind.

***THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING AN ADULT CORGI INTO YOUR HOME!

This information can be applied to any dog of any breed at any age.

Too many adult dogs are lost within the first 48 hours of leaving their previous homes. Some will say accidents happen, yes they do, and they WILL happen if you leave room for them to happen….Meaning you should understand that as soon as these dogs leave the care of their previous owner they will become scared. This doesn’t mean they haven’t been raised right. This means that you are not their person and this new place is not their home. If you give them the opportunity to escape they will absolutely take it and they will NOT come to anyone they do not know.

Dogs can slip out of flat collars, harnesses and bite you out of fear to escape. The safest place for them is in a crate inside your vehicle. If they might need a potty break, it should only happen inside a securely fenced area. If they have an accident in their crate during transport, it’s a lot easier to clean up rather than trying to catch a scared dog on the run. If that dog is killed, you will look back and that pile of p**p in the crate will not seem like such a big deal.


❌ Don't take the dog out of the crate during transport unless absolutely necessary.
❌ Don’t try to walk the dog outside of a location that’s not securely fenced, just move them to and from in the crate.
❌ Don’t let the dog off lead at your home if you do not have a fenced yard.
❌ Don’t let the dog roam free in the home if the front door (leading to an unfenced yard) will be used frequently (this is a big concern with homes that have children running in and out)

The 3-3-3 Rule:

3 Days:

In the first 3 days after your new dog comes home, he is likely to feel overwhelmed with all the changes and may be scared. He might not want to eat or drink and may just curl up in his crate or hide somewhere and that is okay. Patience and setting them up for success is vital during this time period. Be sure to give them time & space to get comfortable and more familiar with their surroundings and routine.
It is important not to ask much out of them during this time, bonding will come so you shouldn’t try to force it. Things like calling their name over and over or trying to lure them to you with food/treats is a big DON’T. A better approach is to ignore them and let them come to you when they are ready.

3 Weeks:

After about 3 weeks, your dog will start to settle into his new home. He will feel more comfortable and start to figure out his new environment. He will get into a routine (don’t forget, you need to help with that!), and start to show you his true personality. Of course, that can have drawbacks and if your dog has any behavioral concerns, they will tend to manifest around this time. At the 3-week mark, it is a good time to invest in some training, teaching tricks, obedience etc. This will get his mind working and will begin to create a bond between you and him in a healthy setting.

3 Months:

After 3 months, your dog should be settled into their routine and feel completely comfortable in his or her new home. They should be developing trust in you and gaining a sense of security with their new family. And don’t forget brushing up and continuing to work on new tricks or skills is always a good way to continue to build your bond and keep them mentally stimulated.

Bringing an adult dog into your home can be very rewarding and the right move for those that just want to skip the puppy stage. However, it is a night and day difference between bringing home an adult vs a puppy….so you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons. Then be honest with yourself about your own capabilities. Both require time and patience. But with an adult you must be diligent and keep them safely secured until they accept you as their new family. Well even after, but with time, you can trust them with more freedom.

For breeders rehoming adults, I recommend placing a tracking collar on the dog that stays on for the first month minimum. For me, going forward the purchase of a tracking collar will be factored into the purchase price of the dog. A copy of this information will be sent prior to any agreement taking place.

** copy and paste from another breeder

02/24/2023

Desi said no place is safe now😂

02/18/2023

Hey guys! I’m going to be rehoming some older dogs so be on the lookout! They won’t be free but they will be reasonable.

02/15/2023

When I first started raising corgis I always wanted to eventually get a pair of Swedish Vallhunds as well. It took me 10 years to finally get them-thanks Krisann Weathers for all your help and for keeping Hank while I recovered from knee surgery last year.

Then I wanted to have show dogs! Enter Ashley Elizabeth Miller. She spent endless time with Hank getting him solid in the show ring. When I got Shania, she took her too. She and Heather Robertson Miller both handled them since with very few Vallhunds in the area, both dogs faced off against each other. Both dogs have earned points but we just don’t have the competition in the south for the breed so I brought them home to rest and regroup.

Enter longtime friend, Kerri Fulkerson, who put me in contact with Matthew D. Hess. I’m sure he wanted to strangle both of us!😂. I reached out to him to see if he’d handle them since there are so many more of them up north. He agreed and both dogs went to Indiana. In two weekends, he got both dogs championed and Shania has been select for two majors toward her grand and two champion defeats-I hope I worded that correctly! She’s currently the #5 Vallhund and Hank is #13.

It truly does take a village! Dog people are the best and I’ve met some amazing people in my 15 years of raising corgis. In the next year or so, we will have some baby Vallhunds. 💕

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine’s Day!

01/15/2023

This is great!
https://fb.watch/i3RPKpp_4Y/

01/01/2023

Let’s make 2023 the best year yet!

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas! We hope Santa Paws brought you everything you asked for!

12/24/2022

What are the odds this makes it til morning?😂

12/24/2022

Merry Christmas Eve!!

12/15/2022

Good luck to the Vallhund pups this week in Fl!

12/12/2022

Some days being a breeder is the hardest thing there is…I’ve had a week of them. 💔💔

12/07/2022

Credit to Gigi Hiebert

Long but worth the read if your a dog mom or dad. Grab your tissues 🐶❤️

“There are dog owners and there are dog parents.
You hear a lot about how dog parents aren’t the same as human parents, because they can’t truly understand caring for someone so much.
Let me tell you that no one thinks loving a child is on the same level as loving a dog.

But you can parent a dog. You can love him with your whole heart. You can value him, and see his worth. Your heart can be filled with so much love that it aches at times.

You bathe him, and make a game out of drying him off always sneaking in kisses as he makes a mess in your bathroom, all the while not minding because you love this sweet nugget. You read all of the nutrition facts and research the best food for him and always ensure he has more than enough, even though there are cheaper less-nutritional options.

You worry about if he has friends, and always makes sure he can have playdates or another little buddy to pal around with so when you’re not around you know he is content.
You train him. You teach him how to eat, how to play, how to be potty-trained, and feel a pit in your stomach when you have to chastise him for not following the rules.

You plan trips or days away based on who will watch him when you are away, sometimes foregoing extended trips because you know you won’t be able to stand being away from him that long. And you love showing him off to people, and brag about him as you proudly display pictures of him to family or strangers when you are away from him, while equally feeling guilty he is not with you. You boast on any of his talents and how smart and handsome he is.

You allow yourself to sleep in multiple contorted positions as he sprawls all over your bed because his comfort is more important than your own, and it melts your heart to see him so comfortably sleeping knowing he is feeling safe and secure with you.

You do without other things in life, because you would rather spend your money on your family, and he is your family. You plan Christmas presents for him, birthday parties, and thoughtfully pick out each toy you think he would love.

You take him to the doctor on time to make sure he has all of his vaccines, because the thought of him being sick breaks your heart. And when he is sick, you rush him to the doctor or the hospital because you cannot bear seeing him in pain or discomfort, not even asking for the numbers as you force over your credit card into the receptionist’s hand.
And you exhaust all options to keep him healthy. You demand any test be done to diagnose and treat anything that could possibly be wrong. You fight with insurance to see what all can be covered.

And when you are told the worst news, that no matter how much you pay, where you travel, or what doctor sees him, that there is no curing him this time, your heart shatters. It shatters into pieces and your world turns dark. You look into his eyes that have only known kindness and compassion, and you have to make the decision. No one else gets to but you. You have to decide that when the time comes, and it always comes too soon, that he will not be in pain or suffer. He is your dependent. You chose to look after him. You chose to be there for him, which includes the heavy parts.

So you schedule hospice and contact hospitals in advance to find the most comfortable way for him to leave this world, and put on a brave smile despite the fact that you’re still breaking inside. You want him to be as happy and content as possible. And he feeds off of your energy. You snap as many photos and videos of him as you can.

And when the time comes and he is in his last moments, you’re there with him. You hold him. You feel regret, anxiety, dread, and fear flood your entire body. You want to scream, but you don’t. Instead you look in his eyes and kiss his head, making sure your face…his favorite thing in the whole world, is the last thing he sees, as he is snuggled up with his favorite blanket. You watch him take his last breath, and then you finally unleash all of your emotion. You sit there screaming and crying, not caring how many people around you hear your pain. And you hold him.
You stay until the doctor comes back again and you plead and beg that the staff is gentle with him as they take him, and make sure he won’t be by himself even though logically you know it won’t matter at this point. And you grab his favorite blanket as you’re barely able to make it out the door so you can save it in an air-tight bag because you are afraid to lose his scent.

And you grieve. You cry a lot. You cry in the middle of the night a lot, because he isn’t there with you. You look through pictures and videos that initially make you happy, but leave you feeling cheated and empty all over again. You avoid driving down the street where he had his last moments because despite how long it’s been and how good of a day you’re having, there are too many emotions and memories tied to that place. You set up an area in your house that serves as a small shrine to his time here with you including his favorite toy, his tag, his prints you made in dough so you can always remember the size, and his ashes.

And you learn to live without him. You learn to think back on memories and not break down. You grow to appreciate his time in your life and are truly thankful of the type of person you turned into for caring for him. You still celebrate him on his birthdays, and make sure he has his ornament on the Christmas tree, this time as an angel. And you can reflect on your time together as the bitterness fades and is replaced with appreciation.

Is parenting a dog the same as parenting a human? I don’t believe anyone truly thinks that. Losing a human child would have to be the hardest, most difficult thing a parent could ever endure. No, a dog is not the same as a human. No, the loss is nowhere on the same spectrum. No, the relationship could never be the same.
But sometimes some people belittle others for calling themselves a dog-parent. All I think is that those people haven’t had the privilege of being connected with one of the world’s most loving, genuine, happy, and devoted creatures. And I hope one day they get to experience that kind of relationship, because despite the loss that we inevitably encounter, it is one of the most rewarding experiences one can go through.”

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours!

11/12/2022

Baby girl got the win today!