Xtacee Cardigan Welsh Corgis

30/06/2024

25/03/2024

The ABBA Litter… 4 males; 1 female.
Both parents are DNA tested and clear for DM/PRA; clear for coat and pink; OFA/PennHip.

https://cardiganwelshcorgi.breedarchive.com/animal/testmating?dam_uuid=34c55174-0919-4795-8662-91bfd48b1504&sire_uuid=85a5b383-b566-48a3-aedf-da0d4f7f2342

24/02/2024

✅ Breed Exams passed
✅ AKC Recertification Exam passed
✅Junior Showmanship Exam passed
✅Anatomy Exam passed
✅ Interview Completed & Passed

⏰and the wait begins…

04/02/2024

27/01/2024

Type comes from the Whelping Box; not the Tack Box!

31/12/2023

How nice that AKC/Royal Canin shows EVERY dog… NBC/ “National” Dog Show take a hint!!

30/12/2023

No. Harnesses!! PERIOD!! Why is this a thing? Training your dog to walk with manners on a loose lead is NOT difficult; a simple buckle or soft collar and leash is all that is ever needed!

28/12/2023

Shared from another page:

NEW PUPPY OWNERS…….
As puppies head to their new homes 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 often 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, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different trees, animals, smells, temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, 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 3-4 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!
- limit guests during the first week. 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 guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing and grabbing the puppy
- 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 8-13 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 time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- 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 puppy at all times when around children.
- lastly be patient. Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy 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.
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 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.
Copied and shared... 🐾 🩵

24/12/2023

Xtacee Cardigans is super excited to announce our Newest AKC Champion!!

CH Xtacee Re-Write The Stars - aka Charity—
(BISS GCHB Rochar & Stubby Acres Biloxi Blues x CH Xtacee Holiday On Ice) finished her CH on Friday, Dec 15 in Allentown, PA at the tender age of 18 months in limited showing and from the Bred By Exhibitor class!

Charity garnered 2 5 point GCH Majors as a move up; she will be pursuing the balance of her Grand Championship in the spring.
In the meantime, she has Rally classes on her schedule…

18/07/2023

The Girls are now 4 Weeks old… They play hard and sleep hard! They are enjoying their solid food meals, learning about using a potty box and playing with toys. Their individual personalities are really coming out now!

30/04/2023

Thank you, Judge Stephanie Hedgepath, for appreciating my baby Bred-by puppy today at the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club Dog Show!

17/02/2023

David Green

05/02/2023

This is my personal pet peeve. You buy a puppy, any breed, you feed it right, you play with it, you love it, and then you let its feet look like this because the puppy doesn’t like to have its feet touched. NOOOOOO!!!!! This causes so many problems. This is something so many good pet parents do. Start working with their feet immediately, a good breeder has already trimmed their nails several times. All you have to do is keep it up once a month. Please DO NOT allow your dogs feet to become this imbalanced. I have seen a lot worse nail pictures just looking at Facebook or Insta’s cute dog pictures. Keep their feet healthy too!!!!! Picture is taken from the book ‘tricks of the trade’ by Pat Hastings.

31/01/2023

Henley is happily settled in her forever home

Henley is still available

27/01/2023

This pretty little girl would like to spend Valentines Day in her new home!

Henley is available to the right active person or family. She is very smart and loves people, other dogs & even some cats! She needs a home where she can have a job and an outlet for her boundless energy!

Henleys parents are both Champions and fully health tested; Henley is current on all vaccinations, has good house and travel manners and started on basic obedience skills.

Serious inquiries should direct message me!

25/01/2023

"I took this photo at Longwood Gardens during the big tulip bloom. I loved watching the woman in front of me with her daughter and felt moved to quickly snap a photo. What I didn’t realize until I pulled the image off my camera was that coming toward us was a daughter pushing her mother in a wheelchair. It was like these two end points on a continuum were heading toward each other, ready to cross in the middle. We are loved when we are carried, and loved when we are the carriers." ❤

Credit: Emilie Kleiner

23/01/2023

Henley is still looking for that Special Someone…

19/01/2023

Xtacee Cardigans has a very special Performance prospect available for an experienced owner.

Henley is super-smart; active; driven and ready for a job! with her attitude and brains she would be an ideal candidate for almost any venue! Although she does have several Conformation points we have decided she will not benefit our breeding program and so is available only to a companion/performance home with a mandatory spay agreement.

Henley is DM/PRA/Fluff clear by DNA; eyes clear. Parents OFA/PennHip. UTD on all vaccinations. GCHB Sire/CH Dam.

For more information; please direct message me!

03/01/2023

Copied from another breeder..

POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $2,500 USD
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $500. You breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start you will need a female(average minimal cost $3000 and up). Also a male(average minimal cost $3000 and up) or semen (average $1000 and up). You will need to show them to their championship to show they meet the breed standard (Minimal $2000 each with travel & fees). You will need to do genetic & health testing on them, averages about $750 per dog. Raise and provide daily care, feeding & grooming for 2 years. (So minimal $150 per month)
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...

BREEDER: For $500 you can raise a litter for me and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you also have to pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 8 weeks to help with delivery and care. Possibly tube or bottle feed puppies every 2-3 hours if the mom is low on milk the first couple weeks.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Eight weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do xrays($200-$500), possibly progesterone testing($75-$250) & a C-section($1000-$5000) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed. Pups vets exams and two sets of vaccines ($250 and up depending on how many puppies are in the litter)
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, sanitizer, absorbent tissues, scissors, hemostats, heating pad, whelping box, blankets, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand feeding supplies in case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $1000 you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a puppy.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us breeders there are no vacations or holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a professional, you don't only pay for the puppy but also:
Tools, knowledge, experience, love, time, sacrifices, etc...

04/11/2022

It is very interesting to see how many people were drawn to the breed for the merles but later developed a strong admiration for the tris, and it made me really think..

Any breeder will tell you- almost all they hear from prospective buyers is "I want a blue/red merle with two blue eyes." Very rarely does anyone ask about drive, temperament, activity level- all they care about are the spots. As a breeder, this drives us nuts! 🙈🙈

Sure, you are welcome to get what you want but please understand, you are going to LOOK at the color but you have to LIVE WITH THE DOG. I love my merles and my tri dog equally but limiting yourself to only merles automatically excludes half of the litter (on average) from your choices regardless of how ideal they may truly be for your family. So you want a more mild mannered merle- but the only merles are high drive and active so you settle for a 30% fit merle instead of the darling little tri that would fit in with your family PERFECTLY. Who is going to make up that 70%? You or the dog?
“But the merles are just prettier!” Look into the soulful brown, amber or blue eyes of a tri with their sharp, contrasting markings and tell me that isn't a beautiful dog inside and out. 🤗🤗

Something to consider..
Tris come from the same parents and have the same amount of effort put into them as the merles. By selecting a tri, you can often end up with pick of the litter in either conformation, temperament, or both simply because the merles were chosen first based strictly on looks.
Consider more than the color, and don't forget to look at those precious solid babies dying for you to notice them. Don't pass up your ideal best friend simply because they were born a different color. Giving a tri a try may be the best thing you'll ever do. You'll never know if you don't TRI!

COPIED FROM ANOTHER BREEDER

Note that Cardigan Welsh Corgi allowable colors do not include some of the colors mentioned above; this was written by a Miniature Shepherd breeder. The sentiment is exactly the same!!

Here's a few of my Cardigans for color comparison!

31/10/2022

Xtacee Cardigans newest Champion… Galinda

Pending AKC Confirmation

CH Xtacee Dancing Through Life
(BIS/MBISS GCHS Xtacee Dancin In The Moonlight x CH Xtacee Holiday On Ice)

Finishing with her 3rd 5-point Major under Breeder Judge Emily Fish at the Chesapeake Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club Specialty

Galinda was only shown at Specialties, with one exception- the weekend she turned 6 months old- where she was BOB over Specials for her first major!

We are very excited about her future!!

Her litter sister, Daphne, also finished the same weekend!