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We show Cardigan Welsh Corgis and occasionally have puppies for sale.

05/24/2024

Smaug is getting bigger and his nose is getting darker. He is such a cuddler, as are his brothers and sister. I took a few pictures today to show them off. What do you all think? Will Smaug's nose wind up black?

05/14/2024

I am really hoping this pup's nose turns black. Brown would be adorable, but is a show disqualification. His color is spectacular and he is SUCH a cuddle. If I keep him, I even picked out a name - Pondside's King Under the Mountain, and we will call him Smaug. Unfortunately, I am very much doubting his nose will wind up black.

05/12/2024

And Day's quest for Grandchampion continues, with a 4 point major and defeating 2 Champions today. LOVE this girl!! Photos are not from today, but I don't have any from today. I just want to show her off a little. I am hoping she will finish her Grandchampion I the next show.

05/10/2024

Day (CH. Pondside's Keeper of Daydreams) is having a great show in GA, pursuing her Grandchampion. She won a 3 point major yesterday and a 4 point major with a champion defeat today. That brings her to 3 out 3 majors, 2 out of 3 champion defeats, and 11 of 25 points needed. And that is with 2 days of the show left! Thank you Sharon and Lee, for everything you do and all of the hardwork!

05/05/2024

Mother (Nova) and daughter (Sriracha) having fun playing in the yard, while almost completely ignoring the other girl (Grace). Sriracha also got some leash training today. I love my Cardigans!

05/04/2024

The pups are growing so fast. They are 2 weeks old, today. Their eyes are open and they are walking, unsteadily!

04/23/2024

As promised, here is a picture of Star resting with her puppies. Everyone is doing great!

04/22/2024

What a great day here at Pondside! My girl, Day (Pondside's Keeper of Daydreams) won a 4 point major, going Best of Breed, and finishing her AKC Show Championship in great style. Thank you, Sharon, for everything you do!

Then another of my girls, Star (CH. Legacy's Just a Star) gave birth to 5 big, healthy pups. 4 boys and 1 girl. Dad is my boy, Elvis (GCH. CH. Legacy-Luxe's Takin' Care of Business). I will post some pictures of the pups in the upcoming weeks.

Pictured is Day, with a photo from her first major, as well as Star and Elvis.

04/18/2024

ATTENTION NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS-
You see the breeders pictures and videos and the pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally relaxed, happy, playful. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.
Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends you invited over to see your new puppy. Or the overly excited playful children you have at home. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home.
-First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.
Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different sounds, smells, temperature, animals and people.
Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, possibly decide to have a party with people you don't know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least.

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play, and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?
- most puppies take 2-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS sometimes even Longer! Not a 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!

PLEASE limit guests during the first two weeks. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over.
- ask guests to remove their shoes before entering the home to prevent germs from spreading to your new vulnerable puppy.
-have guests sit on the floor/ground and wait until the puppy approaches them. NO squealing and grabbing the puppy, as this is very frightening to them.
- set up a good routine
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house. This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch them
- don’t expect a 8-12 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them a good amount of time.
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic. They will need to establish who the leader of the pack is in order to feel safe and understand the hierarchy of the family unit.
- train your puppy. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input.
-Children are also big stressors to tiny fragile puppies, please keep an eye on children around the puppy at all times. The children may need to learn how fragile the puppy is and how scared it may be.
- lastly, most importantly- BE PATIENT. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight.

Outings should be planned after the puppy has received ALL vaccinations and then only at the puppy’s speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day. They may be curious and energetic, they may become overwhelmed. Watch the puppy for cues on how to proceed.
Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!
Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive feedback and happy experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly.

Love your puppy and they will love you 100 times more in return.

**shared from another breeder**

04/15/2024

We had x-rays done today. Looks like Star (CH. Legacy's Just a Star) and Elvis (GCH. CH. Legacy Luxe's Takin' Care of Business) have 5 puppies due this weekend! There should be some GORGEOUS dark brindle/white and black/white pups. Fingers crossed for an easy delivery.

03/27/2024

We just got home from Star's ultrasound. Star (CH. Legacy's Just a Star) and Elvis (GCH Legacy-Luxe's Takin' Care of Business) are expecting puppies around April 21st! Should be a gorgeous litter of "dark brindle and whites" and "black and whites."

03/21/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Tracy La Haise, BillandDiana Bever, Joette Wheeler

03/13/2024

Sriracha decided to join me for D & D tonight. She seemed to enjoy herself, as did my fellow adventurers!

03/11/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Tracy La Haise, Libby Lee, Mary Cunningham. Thank you to EVERYONE following Pondside as well, it is truly appreciated.

03/11/2024

Sriracha's ears are coming up nicely. I love that her one ear is white! I think she is going to be a very striking girl.

03/09/2024

Sriracha is settling in quite nicely. Such a sweet girl!

03/05/2024

The win photos from this weekend became available today. So here they are! Davy's new Grandchampion photo(brindle) and Nova's new Champion photo(red). So excited to get them back home this week!

03/03/2024

What an amazing weekend Pondside had with dog shows. My girl, Nova, is now Champion Legacy's Just an Exploding Star, finishing up her championship today. AND my boy, Davy, Ch. Legacy's Day Dream Believer, finished his Grandchampion yesterday! The pictures are not from this weekend, but from prior wins. Thank you again, Sharon Peddicord Wilson!!

02/28/2024

This is our new, little girl. She is out of our amazing girl, Nova, and a gorgeous, champion male named Mamba. Her name is going to be Pondside's Spicy Girl, and we are calling Sriracha. Please welcome her on board here at Pondside Kennels!

12/02/2023

Second major for Nova yesterday! This one was a 4 point. Both majors down and 4 points to go for champion! Hopefully she will finish today or in the next couple days!

11/29/2023

I am extremely excited to announce that my girl Nova (Legacy's Just an Exploding Star) won her first major today, under the amazing hands of Sharon Peddicord Wilson. Thank you, Sharon, for everything you do!

08/24/2023

1 boy and 2 girls are still available. Mom and Dad are both show Champions and health tested. Super outgoing and friendly. Cardigan Welsh Corgis. Message me for more details.

07/26/2023

So my trip to Alabama to drop off three dogs and pick up three other dogs went pretty very well. 27 hours of driving, 3 hours of visiting, 3 hours of sleep, and a lot of time stopping and walking dogs. Total of 36.5 hours that I was gone. Just ONE surprise. Somehow wound up coming with an extra dog - well, puppy. We are still trying to decide on a name, but here she is!

07/23/2023

Another day, another success. My boy, Elvis (Legacy-Luxe's Takin' Care of Business) finished his Show Grandchampion today. Another HUGE thank you to Sharon Peddicord Wilson of Legacy Corgis for getting this accomplished in time for me to pick him up this week!! See you soon Sharon, Lee, Elvis, Star, and Lexi.

07/21/2023

From an adorable puppy in a food dish to a gorgeous adult. Star became a new Show Champion at the Hattiesburg, MS, show today. So, introducing CH. Legacy's Just a Star! Thank you Sharon Peddicord Wilson for, as always, doing such an amazing job with her!

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Mother (Nova) and daughter (Sriracha) having fun playing in the yard, while almost completely ignoring the other girl (Grace). Sriracha also got some leash training today. I love my Cardigans!

The pups are growing so fast. They are 2 weeks old, today. Their eyes are open and they are walking, unsteadily!

Well, that is it for this litter. Everybody is spoken for, and most are already at their new home. One is flying out to Seattle, WA on Friday. This was an amazingly gorgeous and sweet litter of puppies. I am planning to repeat this exact same breeding this coming year, with the idea of keeping one of them for myself! One final video of the last puppy to find his home (and who happened to be Yuliya's favorite).